Nov 5, 2026
The November election brought changes to Virginia’s congressional delegation and important decisions at the local level. But for Virginia retailers, the bigger question is what comes next. As businesses prepare for 2027, several election outcomes and upcoming...
Nov 3, 2026
Virginia’s new Paid Sick Leave law creates a statewide paid sick leave program for Virginia workers. The Virginia Retail Federation (VRF) is monitoring the development of regulations implementing the new law and will continue sharing updates from the Virginia...
Nov 2, 2026
During this summer’s virtual listening sessions, the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) received hundreds of questions from employers, employees, healthcare providers, HR professionals, and insurers about Virginia’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. To...
Oct 30, 2026
For Virginia retailers, attracting and retaining reliable employees is essential to running a successful business. But for many working families, access to affordable, dependable child care remains a significant challenge, affecting employee attendance, scheduling,...
Oct 16, 2026
On Friday, October 9, 2026, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) opened an informal comment period on a draft revision of Chapter 4 of the Department’s Enforcement Manual, which concerns civil charges and civil penalties. The draft revisions (redline...
