by sescomgt | Apr 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Virginia is poised to pass sweeping employment legislation this year. BILLS THAT HAVE BEEN PASSED BY HOUSE AND SENATE AND SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR Minimum Wage The current state hourly minimum wage of $12.77 per hour (that was effective January 1, 2026) will...
by sescomgt | Apr 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has extended for five years a National Emphasis Program to address employee exposure to indoor and outdoor heat as states continue to enact their own standards addressing heat exposure. OSHA added 22 new...
by sescomgt | Apr 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
REAL AVERAGE HOURLY EARNINGS DECREASE 0.6% IN MARCH The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported that real average hourly earnings for all employees decreased 0.6 percent from February 2026 to March 2026. This result stems from an increase of 0.2 percent in...