Virginia Retail Federation Submits Official Public Comments on Virginia’s Paid Family & Medical Leave Regulations

Jul 15, 2026

As Virginia begins implementing its new Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program, the Virginia Retail Federation is working to ensure that the perspectives and operational realities of employers are considered throughout the process.

VRF has submitted the following public comments to the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) as it develops the regulations and administrative framework for the new program.

Business owners and employers can also share their individual perspectives by participating in one of the VEC’s upcoming virtual listening sessions. Learn more and register here. 

This is one of the many behind-the-scenes ways VRF represents its members and advocates for practical, workable policies for Virginia businesses.

Disclaimer
The following document reflects the official public comments submitted by the Virginia Retail Federation to the Virginia Employment Commission on July 14, 2026, regarding the proposed Paid Family & Medical Leave regulations. It is presented in its original form to preserve the accuracy and integrity of VRF’s official submission.

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