Labor & Employment

in committee · Virginia · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 537: Certain civil actions against employees; liability of employer to vulnerable victims.

Certain civil actions against employees; liability of employer to vulnerable victims. Clarifies that when determining an employer's vicarious liability in an action for personal injury or death brought by a vulnerable victim against an employee, the definition of "vulnerable victim" shall include only those persons enumerated in the bill.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentNarrowing 'vulnerable victim' definition may limit employer liability for workers' injuries, weakening protections by restricting legal avenues for injured workers.70% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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in committee · Virginia · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 760: Unemployment benefits; maximum duration.

Unemployment benefits; maximum duration. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, for claims effective on or after July 1, 2026, an eligible individual's weekly unemployment compensation benefit amount shall be paid for a maximum duration of 26 weeks.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill limits unemployment benefit duration to 26 weeks, restricting worker support during joblessness.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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in committee · Virginia · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 103: Full-time deputy sheriffs, certain; salary increase.

Salaries of certain full-time deputy sheriffs. Provides that, beginning on and after July 1, 2026, the salary of certain full-time deputy sheriffs shall be increased by an amount equal to $100 for each full year of service.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state budget expenditure for public safety personnel salaries, directly advancing government spending on essential services per budget management criteria.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill increases deputy sheriffs' salaries, funding law enforcement personnel directly supporting criminal justice system operations.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDirectly increases salaries for deputy sheriffs by $100/year of service, advancing wage standards for a specific workforce within Labor & Employment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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