Virginia Values Act: Powerful Protections for Virginia Employees

Effective July 1, 2020, the Virginia Values Act (“VVA”) offers sweeping protections for Virginia workers against several categories of discrimination. The law is broader in scope than some similar federal laws, covers smaller employers than federal laws, and unlike most federal employment laws, is not subject to a cap on compensatory damages. In short, it is a powerful law for protecting the rights of Virginia employees.