Virginia Makes Sweeping Changes to Its Overtime Law
By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21
On March 31, 2021, Governor Ralph Northam signed the Virginia Overtime Wage Act (VOWA) into law. Prior to this, Virginia did not have its own overtime law, which meant that only the overtime pay provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applied. The VOWA, which goes into effect on July 1, 2021, exposes Virginia employers to significantly greater liability for overtime pay violations. Below is a summary of the key provisions....
By: Arent Fox