July 7, 2008

Virginia Labor & Employment Law Links

Here are some web links of use to Virginia employment lawyers and employers:

Virginia Department of Labor & Industry (DOLI). The DOLI provides information about labor laws that affect Virginia employers, including the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and Virginia laws relating to Wage Payment, Child Labor, Minimum Wage, and Right-to-Work.

Virginia Department of Taxation. The Department of Taxation provides tax forms, information about employer withholding and other business taxes, and on-line services relating to business registration, tax filing, and tax payments.

Virginia Employment Commission (VEC). In addition to providing employment assistance to job seekers and allowing employers to post jobs on-line, the VEC provides labor-market information and administers programs relating to unemployment insurance and compensation, including publication of an employer's handbook to the Virginia Unemployment Compensation Act (check the VEC's website for updates to this 2007 version).

Virginia New Hire Reporting Center. As indicated on this site, "Federal and State law requires employers to report newly hired and re-hired employees in Virginia to the Virginia New Hire Reporting Center. This site will provide you with information about reporting new hires including reporting online and other reporting options."

Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC). Among other services provided by the SCC, of particular note to new employers is a Business Registration Guide, which provides step-by-step guidance for employers to comply with registration, filing, and tax laws.

Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission (VWCC). The VWCC administers the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act. Its website provides information, including an informational guide that explains your obligations as an employer under the Workers' Compensation Act.