This year’s General Assembly session saw the passage of several major employment laws in the Commonwealth, many of which will go into effect on July 1, 2026. Read on for more information about the new laws Virginia employers need to know before July 1. For more information: https://vachamber.com/2026/06/22/what-virginia-employers-need-to-know-before-july-1/ or Register for the VA Chamber's webinar on these new laws. July 7 at 10:00 a.m. -- https://web.vachamber.com/events/Webinar-New-Virginia-Employment-Laws. The Chamber will also be hosting a Lunch & Learn on August 18 to discuss these new laws and updating your Employee Handbook. ~ stay tuned to sign up.