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VA · HB948INTRO · 6 COSPONSORS

Virginia Minimum Wage Act; enforcement, penalties.

Also relevant to:Low-income / working-classW-2 worker (non-union)
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Plain-English Summary

Virginia Minimum Wage Act; enforcement; penalties. Provides that an employer that violates provisions relating to minimum wage is liable to the employee for the applicable remedies, damages, penalties, and other relief available in a proceeding brought pursuant to the civil action provisions currently available for the nonpayment of wages. Such provisions currently available provide that an employee may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover payment of the wages, and the…

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 18, 2026

Who it affects
W-2 worker (non-union)

Allows workers to bring civil actions to recover applicable remedies, damages, penalties, and other relief for minimum wage violations, similar to existing provisions for nonpayment of wages.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • W-2 worker (non-union)directModerate impactHigh certainty

    Allows workers to bring civil actions to recover applicable remedies, damages, penalties, and other relief for minimum wage violations, similar to existing provisions for nonpayment of wages.

    “Provides that an employer that violates provisions relating to minimum wage is liable to the employee for the applicable remedies, damages, penalties, and other relief available in a proceeding brought pursuant to the civil action provisions currently available for the nonpayment of wages.”· Enforcement; Penalties
What the Bill Does
  • Employers violating minimum wage provisions are liable to employees for remedies, damages, and penalties.
  • Enforcement of minimum wage violations will follow civil action provisions similar to those for nonpayment of wages.
  • Employees can bring civil actions in court to recover wages and other relief for minimum wage violations.
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