Virginia
Complete guide to Virginia leave laws including FMLA, organ donation leave, and crime victim leave requirements.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory annual leave requirement
Pro-rata: N/A - employer discretion
Carryover: Determined by employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: No
Paid days: Varies
Statutory pay: Varies
Eligibility: No state mandate - employer discretion
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Paternity: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Adoption: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Organ/Bone Marrow Donation: 30 days organ, 7 days bone marrow (paid)
Crime Victim Leave: Reasonable time (unpaid)
Jury Duty: Duration of service (unpaid)
Military Leave: 15 days per year (paid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain employment records per federal requirements
Penalties: Civil liability for leave violations
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Lee-Jackson Day: 2025-01-17
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Independence Day: 2025-07-04
Frequently asked questions
Does Virginia require paid sick leave?
No, Virginia does not have a state-mandated sick leave law. Leave policies are at employer discretion.
What leave protections exist for crime victims in Virginia?
Virginia law requires employers to allow reasonable unpaid leave for employees who are crime victims to attend court proceedings or obtain protective orders.
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