Not only does the Values Act greatly expand the protected classifications under the Human Rights Act, it also makes Virginia employers of nearly all sizes now subject to private suit with greatly ...

The Virginia Human Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, among other groups.

The Virginia General Assembly and Governor Glenn Youngkin enacted several bills taking effect on July 1, 2024, to (1) clarify the scope and administrative requirements of the Virginia Human Rights ...

As many have heard, as of July 1, 2020, the new Virginia Human Rights Act began to provide new protections from discrimination for employees based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Lawmakers amend Virginia Human Rights Act; kill workplace harassment bills by: David Tran, Capital News Service. Posted: Mar 4, 2021 / 09:18 PM EST. Updated: Mar 4, 2021 / 10:13 PM EST.

New laws in Virginia take effect on January 1, 2025. Notable new laws include minimum wage increase, changes to the Virginia Human Rights Act, and retirement savings plans for all employees.

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia General Assembly passed several bills this session expanding employment protections for people with disabilities and domestic workers but killed a pair of workplace ...