Keep Virginia Working Virginia Retail Federation is pleased to stand with the Retail industry and the broader Virginia business community as part of Keep Virginia Working. You can visit the Keep Virginia Working website to learn more about Right-to-Work, sign-up to...
The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program now ranked No.1 in both key national rankings for workforce training From the Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin, for Immediate Release. RICHMOND, VA | Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Virginia’s workforce training...
As part of our series on the top policy pressures shaping Virginia’s business climate, we’re looking at proposed changes to workers’ compensation. These bills would expand coverage, increase benefits, and shorten employer response times — all of which could add costs...
Why This Matters: Virginia’s minimum wage is currently set to rise from $12.41 to $12.77 on January 1, 2026, and policymakers continue to debate further increases. Some proposals suggest raising the floor even higher, such as to $15/hour. While these changes aim...
Effective January 1, 2026, Virginia’s minimum wage will increase from $12.41/hour to $12.77/hour, based on the state’s mandated cost-of-living adjustment tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This 2.9% increase, confirmed by the Virginia Department of Labor...
