Agency
Department of Labor and Industry
Board
Department of Labor and Industry
chapter
Paid Sick Leave Regulation [16 VAC 15 ‑ 90]    (Under Development)
Action:
Paid Sick Leave
Action 7028
 
General Information
Action Summary The purpose of this regulatory action is to establish a statewide framework to implement and enforce paid sick leave rights for Virginia employees. When established, these regulations will protect the public health, safety, and welfare of Virginians by providing qualifying employees with the right to accrue and use paid sick leave, as specified in the Code.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
RIS Project Yes  [8724]
Associated Mandates
Bill: HB5 (2026)
Bill: SB199 (2026)
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
11202 NOIRA Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (06/29/2026).
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Cristin Bernhardt  / Regulatory Coordinator, Hearing Legal Services Off
Address: 6606 West Broad Street
Suite 500
Richmond , VA 23230
Email Address: cristin.bernhardt@doli.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)786-2392    FAX: (804)786-8418    TDD: ()-

This person is the primary contact for this board.