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Virginia Employment Contract

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Virginia at a glance: Low-Wage Worker Ban: Void for workers earning less than state average weekly wage · At-Will Status: Presumed at-will · Governing Law: Va. Code § 40.1-28.7:8

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Overview

Employment Contracts in Virginia

Virginia restricts non-compete agreements and bans them for low-wage workers earning below the state average weekly wage.
Key Facts

Virginia Employment Contract — Quick Reference

RequirementVirginia Rule
Low-Wage Worker BanVoid for workers earning less than state average weekly wage
At-Will StatusPresumed at-will
Governing LawVa. Code § 40.1-28.7:8
Legal Requirements

Virginia Legal Requirements

  • Non-competes are void for low-wage earners; violators can face civil penalties.
Governing Laws

Virginia Governing Laws

Va. Code § 40.1-28.7:8
Covenants Not to Compete Void
Bans employee non-compete agreements for low-wage earners.

Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Virginia legal resources or your state legislature's official website.

Questions & Answers

Virginia Employment Contract — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the low-wage threshold in Virginia?

It is set annually based on state employment metrics (typically approximately $65,000/year).