Event Brief
Virginia paid family leave set for 2028
Filed: Apr 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: Virginia approved a paid family and medical leave program, with benefits scheduled to begin in 2028.
WHO: Virginia lawmakers and state officials
WHAT: The state enacted a paid family and medical leave program
WHEN: Apr 23, 2026 at 6:31 PM ET
WHERE: Virginia
WHY: The program was enacted through the legislative process to establish a new statewide benefit.
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