Virginia Employment Contract
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Virginia Legal Requirements
Key VA statutes and obligations that apply to your employment contract.
Requirements
- At-will employment is the default in Virginia — include explicit at-will language
- Virginia minimum wage: $12.00/hour as of January 1, 2023; $13.50/hour effective January 1, 2025
- Virginia Right-to-Work law (Va. Code § 40.1-58) — union membership cannot be required
- No state-mandated paid sick leave except for certain home health aide workers
- Virginia Human Rights Act expanded in 2020 to cover small employers
- Non-compete clauses for 'low-wage employees' are void (Va. Code § 40.1-28.7:8, effective 2020)
Restrictions & Limits
- Non-competes unenforceable for employees whose average weekly wages are at or below the average weekly wage for the Commonwealth
- Employer cannot require employees to arbitrate non-compete disputes through private arbitration
- Criminal history inquiries are restricted for state government employers (ban the box)
Official Statute References
Primary Virginia statutes governing this document type.
Virginia Employment Contract FAQ
Common questions about employment contracts under Virginia law.
What is Virginia's minimum wage?
Virginia's minimum wage is $12.00/hour in 2023 and increases to $13.50/hour on January 1, 2025. Virginia's minimum wage phases to $15.00/hour by 2026, with future increases indexed to inflation.
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Virginia?
Virginia law (Va. Code § 40.1-28.7:8, effective July 1, 2020) prohibits non-compete agreements for 'low-wage employees' — those earning at or below the average weekly wage for Virginia. For higher-earning workers, courts apply a 3-part test: legitimate business interest, reasonable scope, and reasonable duration.
Is Virginia a right-to-work state?
Yes. Virginia is a right-to-work state under Va. Code § 40.1-58. Employees cannot be required to join a union or pay union dues as a condition of employment. This makes Virginia attractive for employers seeking a flexible workforce.
What is the statute of limitations for employment claims in Virginia?
Virginia's statute of limitations for most employment contract claims is 5 years for written contracts (Va. Code § 8.01-246). Claims under the Virginia Human Rights Act or wage payment laws may have shorter limitations periods. File promptly to preserve all claims.
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