Virginia Labor Laws: An Employer's Overview

Overtime

Virginia follows the federal rule: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek, with no separate daily-overtime requirement.

Minimum Wage

Virginia sets a minimum wage above the federal $7.25 and updates it periodically — confirm the current figure before running payroll.

Breaks

Virginia has no general adult meal-break mandate, though offered short breaks must be paid.

Paid Sick Leave & Final Pay

Virginia has no statewide paid sick leave mandate. Final-paycheck timing is state-specific — see the dedicated guides linked below for details, and always confirm against the official source.

Virginia Labor-Law Snapshot

A quick Virginia snapshot: the minimum wage is $12.77/hour (about $5.52 above the federal $7.25), overtime is about $19.16/hour, Virginia has no statewide paid-sick-leave mandate, and a final paycheck is due by the next regular payday on discharge.

For Virginia employers these rules interact with timekeeping: accurate, audit-logged hours drive overtime, final pay, and break records. Virginia sets no statewide meal-break requirement and does not mandate paid rest breaks; a final paycheck is due by the next regular payday when an employee resigns. Confirm current Virginia figures with the state labor office before relying on any single number.

Official Sources

• U.S. DOL — Minimum wage by state
• U.S. DOL — State overtime
• U.S. DOL — State labor offices

More Virginia Guides

Labor Law Overview in Other States

Virginia Labor Law Overview: Frequently Asked Questions