HB5

Virginia HB5 establishes a paid sick leave policy for employees, including provisions for accrual, use, and enforcement.

Virginia HB5 amends the Code of Virginia to establish a paid sick leave policy for employees. Employers must provide paid sick leave for various reasons, including an employee's illness, injury, or health condition, care for a family member, and absences due to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Employers cannot require employees to provide medical documentation for these absences. The bill also prohibits employers from taking retaliatory actions against employees who use or request paid sick leave.