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...
Jul 8, 2026
VEC to Host Virtual Listening Sessions on Virginia’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Virginia’s new Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) Insurance Program is currently in the rulemaking process, and the Virginia Employment Commission...
Jul 1, 2026
Most of Virginia's 2026 business law package takes effect today. Here is a consolidated action checklist organized by business profile. Why it matters: Many of these items are modest updates that take an hour. A few are larger projects. The cost of skipping them...
Jun 29, 2026
The 2026 General Assembly enacted a sizable package of energy, environment, and housing changes. Most do not directly require business action, but they shape the operating environment for property owners, commercial real estate, and any business with energy-intensive...
Jun 25, 2026
The 2026 General Assembly gave Virginia restaurants their most significant operational reform in years — plus new compliance requirements on food allergy disclosure and a transition of tobacco permitting to ABC. Why it matters: Higher-revenue restaurants get...
