Can I offer unlimited vacation time to my employees in Virginia? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, there are no specific requirements or restrictions on offering unlimited vacation time to employees in Virginia. However, it is important to note that Virginia does not have any state laws mandating employers to provide vacation time to employees. Therefore, it is up to the employer’s discretion to offer vacation time and set the terms and conditions for its use.

Sick Leave Benefit for Participating Employees ^[2.2]

Participating employees in Virginia are eligible to take sick leave to account for absences due to an incident, illness, or injury for periods when disability benefits are not payable. Participating employees shall be compensated by their employers at 100 percent of creditable compensation for each hour of sick leave taken, not to exceed the employee’s sick leave balance.

Optional Insurance During Disability Absences ^[2.6]

Participating full-time employees may continue coverage under the optional insurance for themselves and their spouses and minor dependents pursuant to § 51.1-512 at their own expense during periods of disability.

Therefore, while there are no specific requirements or restrictions on offering unlimited vacation time to employees in Virginia, employers must ensure that they comply with the state’s sick leave benefit requirements and provide optional insurance during disability absences.

Source(s):

• [2.2] Sick leave benefit for participating employees
• [2.6] Optional insurance during disability absences

Jurisdiction

Virginia

• Labor