Is overtime in Virginia after 8 hours daily or 40 hours weekly?
In Virginia, all nonexempt employees are owed time-and-a-half (overtime pay) for all hours worked over 40 within a single workweek. Virginia does not require overtime pay if an employee works more than 8 hours a day. Virginia follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) which established this standard. “Workweek” is defined as a consistent… Continue reading Is overtime in Virginia after 8 hours daily or 40 hours weekly?
What forms do new hires need if they live in D.C. but work in Virginia?
Virginia and the District of Columbia (D.C.) have a tax reciprocity agreement that prevents double taxation for cross-border workers. This agreement covers wages and salaries but not self-employment, rentals, or investments. Essentially: D.C. residents working in Virginia are exempt from Virginia income tax Virginia residents working in D.C. are exempt from D.C. income tax What… Continue reading What forms do new hires need if they live in D.C. but work in Virginia?
Are employers mandated to provide paid sick leave to part-time employees in Virginia?
No, under Virginia law, employers are not mandated to provide paid sick leave to part-time employees. Except for specific home health workers. Employers are mandated under Va. Code §§ 40.1-33.3 to 40.1-33.6 to provide home health workers with paid sick leave. This applies only to home health workers providing personal care, respite care, or companion… Continue reading Are employers mandated to provide paid sick leave to part-time employees in Virginia?
How do I Incorporate Tip Credits into Server Wages in Virginia?
What is the tip credit system? Since tips are a normal and expected part of the restaurant industry, employers can factor tips into a server’s minimum wage. Essentially, an employer can pay servers less than minimum wage because they expect tips to make up the difference. The absolute minimum an employer can directly pay a… Continue reading How do I Incorporate Tip Credits into Server Wages in Virginia?
How do Virginia Employers determine their Virginia State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) tax rate?
The Virginia State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) tax rate varies from employer to employer. It can range from a minimum of 0.1% all the way to a maximum of 6.2%. This tax is paid for by the employer on the first $8,000 of wages per employee. Why does this tax rate range? The Virginia State Unemployment… Continue reading How do Virginia Employers determine their Virginia State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) tax rate?
What is the current payroll tax rate for employers in Richmond, VA in 2025?
The payroll tax rate for 2025 consists of federal payroll taxes, state unemployment taxes, and state withholdings. These taxes, specifically the Social Security and Medicare taxes (FICA taxes), are split between the employer and the employee. The employer withholds the FICA taxes from the employee wages. However, they must pay a matching amount for each… Continue reading What is the current payroll tax rate for employers in Richmond, VA in 2025?
Does Virginia Beach Require Employers to provide Hourly Workers with Electronic Paystubs?
Virginia law requires employers to provide all employees with paystubs. Not just hourly workers, but salaried workers as well. You do NOT have to provide paystubs to independent contractors since they are responsible for their own record-keeping. Does the paystub have to be electronic? No, Virginia law says the paystub can be either written OR… Continue reading Does Virginia Beach Require Employers to provide Hourly Workers with Electronic Paystubs?
How can small Virginia employers stay compliant with the mandatory electronic filing of withholding taxes under the VA Tax?
Well first, what is a withholding tax under Virginia Tax Law? The withholding tax is a state income tax. Employers must deduct it from the wages of employees and remit it to Virginia’s Department of Taxation (VDOT). The goal of this tax is to cover the employees’ personal income tax liabilities. What are the rules… Continue reading How can small Virginia employers stay compliant with the mandatory electronic filing of withholding taxes under the VA Tax?
How can small Virginia employers stay compliant with unemployment taxes under Virginia Tax Law?
What are Unemployment Taxes? The Virginia Unemployment Compensation Act established Virginia’s State Unemployment Insurance (SUI). And you can think of it like insurance, we pool our resources together to protect ourselves when unemployment hits. Employers must contribute to the state unemployment fund as mandated by the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC). This tax is levied on… Continue reading How can small Virginia employers stay compliant with unemployment taxes under Virginia Tax Law?
What is the difference between an independent contractor and W-2 employees? Especially under Virginia’s Worker Misclassification Law?
There are quite a few legal distinctions. Essentially, a W-2 Employee is someone whose work is directly integral to their employer’s business. An Independent Contractor is more like an independent company hired for separate, outsourced, or project-based work. Here is a chart to help highlight their distinctions: Category W-2 Employee Independent Contractor Control The employer… Continue reading What is the difference between an independent contractor and W-2 employees? Especially under Virginia’s Worker Misclassification Law?
