Aug 18, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardVirginia Employment Commission Listening Session
The listening session focused on the newly enacted paid family and medical leave insurance program in Virginia. The Secretary of Labor provided an overview of the program's timeline, wage replacement benefits, eligibility requirements, and the role of the trust fund. The session included a public comment period to gather feedback on implementation regulations, specifically addressing employer health benefit obligations and coordination with federal laws like FMLA.