SB644

Minimum wage and overtime wages; payment, misclassification of workers, civil actions.

Chamber Passed·2/16/26

Virginia SB644 amends wage and overtime laws, including misclassification of workers and civil actions for unpaid wages.

Virginia SB644 revises wage and overtime laws to enhance protections for employees. It establishes a presumption that individuals performing services for remuneration are employees, unless proven otherwise. The bill mandates overtime pay for certain employees and outlines employee remedies for unpaid wages, including interest and liquidated damages. It also addresses misclassification of workers, allowing employees misclassified as independent contractors to seek damages.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 62–35 · Mar 14
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

16 Yea

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21 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 26

12:00 AM

House Labor and Commerce Hearing

Feb 11

9:30 AM

Senate Finance and Appropriations Hearing

History

Mar 14

Senate

Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (3/14/2026 2:49 pm)

Mar 14

Conference Report released

Mar 14

House

Conference report agreed to by House (62-Y 35-N 0-A)