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    Virginia Enacts Paid Family and Medical Leave, Set for 2028 Rollout
    Arts

    Virginia Enacts Paid Family and Medical Leave, Set for 2028 Rollout

    Arlington County·Arts

    Virginia has enacted a statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave program, set to begin in 2028, offering crucial support for workers across the Commonwealth.

    2026-04-25T22:51:45.316+00:004 min read
    Virginia Establishes First Paid Family and Medical Leave Program, Governor Signs Boysko Bill
    Politics

    Virginia Establishes First Paid Family and Medical Leave Program, Governor Signs Boysko Bill

    Fairfax County·Politics

    Virginia has officially established its first-ever paid family and medical leave program, following Governor Abigail Spanberger's signing of legislation championed by Fairfax County State Senator Jennifer Boysko. This landmark policy aims to provide crucial support to workers facing family or medical challenges across the Commonwealth.

    2026-04-25T03:21:08.784+00:004 min read