Virginia Enacts Paid Family and Medical Leave Program to Apply to Most Private Employers

Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 1207/Senate Bill 2) establishing a state-administered paid family and medical leave insurance program, which will provide individuals with paid leave benefits in various circumstances including those covered under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as well as others. For Virginia employers that have been required to comply with federal law only when it comes to leaves of absence, this marks a significant change.... By: Littler