Virginia Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: How Does Vosh Determine How Much The Fines Will Be?
  A: Fines are based on the gravity of the violation, the size of the business, the good faith of the employer and the employer's history of previous violations.
• Q: Today Is Not Convenient, Can You Come Another Day?
  A: Section 40.1­49.8, Code of Virginia, provides that Compliance officers may enter without delay and at reasonable times any establishment covered under the law for … More
• Q: So, Is Federal Osha Also Going To Inspect Us?
  A: No. Virginia has its own state plan and conducts inspections under the guidance of Federal OSHA. However, Federal OSHA still inspects the following in Virginia: Mines … More
• Q: What If I Don't Agree With The Citations?
  A: You can schedule an informal conference with your VOSH regional office. An informal conference may be held for the purpose of discussing any issue raised by the … More
• Q: Can I Contest The Citations? If So, What Is The Contest Process?
  A: Yes. An employer to whom a citation or proposed penalty has been issued may contest the citation by notifying, in writing, the VOSH regional office that issued the … More
• Q: How Do I File A Complaint? Can I Do It All On-Line?
  A: Any person who believes that a safety or health hazard exists in a workplace may request an inspection by giving notice to the Commissioner. Written complaints signed … More
• Q: Where Do I Get A Copy Of The Vosh Standards? How Much Do They Cost?
  A: exceptions that are listed on this Web site. OSHA standards books are available through the following sources: MANNCOMM 1­888­322­4942, Government Printing … More
• Q: What Is Registered Apprenticeship?
  A: Registered apprenticeship is a proven, cost­effective system for training employees in a variety of occupations that require a wide range of skills and knowledge; … More
• Q: When Did Registered Apprenticeship Begin In Virginia?
  A: In 1937, the United States Congress enacted the National Apprenticeship Law. The Apprenticeship Program was adopted by the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1938, and has … More
• Q: Who Are The Players In The Virginia Apprenticeship Program?
  A: Members of the Virginia Apprenticeship Council (VAC) are appointed by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia; the Council has regulatory authority over the … More
• Q: What Is An Apprenticeable Occupation?
  A: An apprenticeable occupation is generally a skilled trade, learned through structured and supervised on­the­job work experience. The occupation is clearly … More

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