Va. lawmakers try again on paid sick leave and family medical leave bills

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 676

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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In Virginia, there is no state policy that sets a minimum for paid sick days, so it’s up to companies whether they offer them or not. A multi-year effort to require paid sick leave for workers is up for debate in the legislature again this year and advocates hope it will finally become law.

A handful of workers participated in a panel discussion on paid sick leave at the Virginia General Assembly building on …

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