Virginia House Bill 1216: Retaliatory action against employee prohibited; remedies available.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Retaliatory action against employee prohibited; remedies available. Provides that a violation of certain provisions regarding retaliatory action against employees may be alleged in a court of competent jurisdiction within two years after the employer's most recent prohibited retaliatory action. The bill states that in such a case, treble damages may be awarded if such violation was willful.

Latest action

Incorporated by Labor and Commerce (HB930-Simon) (Voice Vote) (2026-02-10)

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