State
Virginia paid family and medical leave: the rules so far
Virginia PFML: approved on April 22, 2026; contributions from Apr 1, 2028; benefits from Dec 1, 2028.
Status by topic in Virginia
Contributions and rate
Scheduled — not in effect yet
since Jul 1, 2026 · Va. Code §§ 60.2-800 to 60.2-818
Small employers
Scheduled — not in effect yet
since Jul 1, 2026 · Va. Code § 60.2-806
Private plans
Scheduled — not in effect yet
since Jul 1, 2026 · Va. Code § 60.2-816
Reports and payments
Not yet confirmed
no dated rule on file
Employee notices
Not yet confirmed
no dated rule on file
Benefits
Scheduled — not in effect yet
since Jul 1, 2026 · Va. Code §§ 60.2-801, 60.2-804
| Topic | Status | In short | Effective | Next change | Statute | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions and rate | Scheduled — not in effect yet | Status: approved Apr 22, 2026; not collecting as of Oct 8, 2026First rate: fixed no later than Oct 1, 2027Contributions: begin by Apr 1, 2028 | Jul 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2028 | Va. Code §§ 60.2-800 to 60.2-818 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Small employers | Scheduled — not in effect yet | Threshold: 10 or fewer employeesWhat they remit: the employee half only | Jul 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2028 | Va. Code § 60.2-806 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Private plans | Scheduled — not in effect yet | Status: allowed; rules in developmentOfficial approved list: this site has none | Jul 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2028 | Va. Code § 60.2-816 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Reports and payments | Not yet confirmed | — | — | — | — | — |
| Employee notices | Not yet confirmed | — | — | — | — | — |
| Benefits | Scheduled — not in effect yet | Benefits from: Dec 1, 2028Amount: 80% of average weekly wages; max 100% of state average weekly net earnings; min $100 | Jul 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2028 | Va. Code §§ 60.2-801, 60.2-804 | Oct 8, 2026 |
As of Oct 10, 2026. Every row names its statute and the day we checked it. Grey rows are on the verification queue. Not legal advice.
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