Boiler inspections; extends protection of civil immunity to agents and special inspectors authorized by Commissioner of Labor and Industry to conduct. Amending § 40.1-51.10. (Patron-Janis, HB 1869 (F))

Child labor; permits children 17 years of age to drive automobiles or trucks on public roadways if enumerated criteria are satisfied. Amending § 40.1-100. (Patron-Alexander, HB 2495 (Chapter 218))

Constitutional amendment; right to work (first reference). Adding Section 11-A in Article I. (Patron-Saxman, HJR 640 (F); McDougle, SJR 347 (F))

Discrimination; prohibited in public employment based on race, color, religion, etc. Amending §§ 2.2-3004, 15.2-1507, 15.2-1604, and 22.1-306; adding §§ 2.2-2901.1, 15.2-1500.1, and 22.1-295.2. (Patron-Ebbin, HB 2385 (F))

Employing illegal aliens; requires cancellation of limited liability companies, limited partnerships, etc., therefor. Amending §§ 13.1-1046, 13.1-1050.3, 13.1-1056, 13.1-1056.2, 13.1-1234, 13.1-1238.2, 13.1-1246, 13.1-1246.2, 50-73.49, 50-73.52:6, 50-73.58, and 50-73.58:2. (Patron-Byron, HB 2126 (Chapter 167))

Grievance procedure; gives localities authority to use an administrative hearing officer in lieu of required panel. Amending § 15.2-1507. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1678 (Chapter 736); Cole, HB 1854 (F))

Grievance procedure; permits grievant to have a witness present during all stages. Amending § 15.2-1507. (Patron-Deeds, SB 925 (F))

Grievance procedure; permits grievant to have witness present during second and third steps. Amending § 15.2-1507. (Patron-Bulova, HB 1996 (F))

Health insurance; credits for certain retired public officers and employees. Amending § 51.1-1403. (Patron-Houck, SB 305 (CD))

Health insurance plan; insurance mandate for policies of accident and health insurance shall also apply thereto plans for state employees. Amending § 2.2-2818; adding § 2.2-2818.2. (Patron-Wagner, SB 1351 (Chapter 317))

Health insurance plan for state employees; coverage for employees of small employers. Adding § 2.2-2820.2. (Patron-Nichols, HB 2522 (F))

Home access businesses; owner or operator thereof to conduct a criminal background check of employees, penalty. Adding §§ 59.1-310.11 through 59.1-310.17. (Patron-Howell, A.T., HB 1582 (F))

Immigration laws; immunity to agencies and employees of State and political subdivisions for authorized enforcement. Adding § 8.01-226.12. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 51 (CD))

Income tax credit, earned; employers to provide notice to employees that may be eligible. Adding § 40.1-28.7:3. (Patron-Edwards, SB 860 (Chapter 698))

Minority Business Enterprise, Department of; definitions to include individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal resident aliens. Amending §§ 2.2-1400 through 2.2-1404.1, 2.2-3705.6, 2.2-4310, 15.2-965.1, and 18.2-213.1. (Patron-Herring, HB 2672 (Chapter 869))

Public Procurement Act; verification of legal presence of contractors for employment. Amending § 2.2-4317; adding § 2.2-4308.2. (Patron-Cline, HB 1558 (CD); Nichols, HB 2121 (F))

Questioning employees about criminal convictions; prohibits an employer from asking about certain. Adding § 2.2-2812.1. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 1812 (F))

Questioning employees about criminal convictions; prohibits an employer from asking certain. Adding § 40.1-27.2. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 1815 (F))

School boards, local; grievance procedure. Amending § 22.1-79. (Patron-Fralin, HB 2089 (Chapter 459))

State Employee Total Compensation, Review of; joint subcommittee to study findings prepared by Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission. (Patron-Colgan, SJR 330 (F))

State employees; creates “Work 4 Savings Initiative” and requires Department of Human Resource Management to establish and implement program. Adding §§ 2.2-2832 through 2.2-2836. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2033 (F))

State employees; increases health insurance credits for those retired. Amending § 51.1-1400. (Patron-Deeds, SB 260 (CD))

State employees; increases paid leave allowed for volunteer fire department and rescue squad services. Amending § 2.2-2821.2. (Patron-Purkey, HB 2083 (Chapter 457))

State employees; Secretary of Administration to measure effectiveness of telecommuting and alternative work schedules therefor. Amending § 2.2-203.1; adding § 2.2-203.1:1. (Patron-Hugo, HB 2608 (F))

Unemployment benefits; eligibility of seasonal or temporary workers. Amending § 60.2-612. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 1816 (F))

Unemployment compensation; employees at a seasonal establishment shall not be paid unemployment benefits. Amending § 60.2-528; adding § 60.2-617.1. (Patron-Gear, HB 2046 (F))

Unemployment compensation; wage offset for concurrent job. Amending § 60.2-603. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 917 (F))

Wages and salaries; employers to pay by credit to a prepaid debit card or card account if employee fails to designate a financial institution for electronic fund transfer. Amending § 40.1-29. (Patron-McDougle, SB 223 (CD); Norment, SB 1264 (Chapter 728))

Workers’ compensation; presumption that injury arises out of employment if employee is found dead or incurred a brain injury from external mechanical force. Adding § 65.2-105. (Patron-Stuart, SB 821 (F))