"Virginia Governor Spanberger is expected to sign legislation that would expand paid sick leave to all public and private employees. The paid sick leave legislation would mandate one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked, with an annual accrual cap of forty hours, and includes provisions that could create challenges for employers, such as limited notice requirements and transfer of accrued leave. The paid family and medical leave bills would establish a payroll-funded insurance program, providing qualifying employees with up to twelve weeks of paid leave at 80 percent of their average weekly wage, with contributions split between employers and employees."  MORE >>