HB1355
Labor and employment; payment of wages, definition.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 5, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
Chief Patron:
Josh Thomas (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Labor and employment; payment of wages.
Provides that for purposes of requirements under existing law related to the payment of wages by employers, 'wages' means all remuneration paid, or that should have been paid, for personal services, including salaries, commissions, bonuses, tips, back pay, dismissal pay, severance pay, and any other payments made by an employer ... (More) to an employee during his employment and thereafter, and the cash value of all remuneration payable in any medium other than cash. The bill is intended to reverse Groundworks Operations, LLC v. Campbell, No. 241092 (Va. Dec. 30, 2025). (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/19/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26104777D
- 01/19/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- 01/27/2026 - House: Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2
- 02/03/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/3/2026 4:16 pm)
- 02/04/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1355)
- 02/04/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 02/05/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
