Paid Sick Leave in Virginia
Whether Virginia requires paid sick leave, how much you earn and how you can use it.
Short answer: No general statewide paid sick leave law. A state law requires paid sick leave only for home health workers who provide consumer-directed care under the state Medicaid plan and work an average of at least 20 hours a week or 90 hours a month. Va. Code § 40.1-33.3 et seq.
| Paid sick leave | No general statewide paid sick leave law. A state law requires paid sick leave only for home health workers who provide consumer-directed care under the state Medicaid plan and work an average of at least 20 hours a week or 90 hours a month. Source: Va. Code § 40.1-33.3 et seq. |
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FAQ
Is paid sick leave required in Virginia?
No general statewide paid sick leave law. A state law requires paid sick leave only for home health workers who provide consumer-directed care under the state Medicaid plan and work an average of at least 20 hours a week or 90 hours a month.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.