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Virginia Whistleblower Laws: Protections and How to Report
Learn about Virginia whistleblower laws, including the 2020 private sector protections, Fraud Against Taxpayers Act qui tam provisions, and filing deadlines.
Virginia Will and Trust Laws: Witnesses, Holographic Wills (2026)
A Virginia will needs two witnesses present at the same time, unless it is wholly in the testator's handwriting and two disinterested witnesses prove it.
Virginia Window Tint Laws (2026): Legal VLT Limits
Virginia requires 50% VLT on front windows. Sedans: 35% rear. SUVs/trucks: any rear darkness. Police cannot stop solely for tint. Medical exemptions available.
Virginia Windshield Mounting Laws (2026 Guide)
Virginia windshield mounting laws under Code 46.2-1054. Dashcams permitted behind rearview mirror. Secondary enforcement only. Fines, exemptions, and rules.
Virginia Workers' Compensation Laws: Benefits, Deadlines, and Your Rights
Virginia requires workers' comp for employers with 2+ employees. Learn benefits, the strict 2-year filing deadline, doctor panel rules, and your rights.
Virginia Workplace Harassment Laws: 5-Employee Rule, 2 Years (2026)
Virginia harassment law covers employers of five or more employees since July 1, 2026, and any employer of a domestic worker; complaints are due within two years.
Virginia Workplace Recording Laws: Employee Rights and Employer Rules
Virginia workplace recording laws allow employees to record conversations under one-party consent. Learn employer surveillance rules, NLRA protections, and NoVA federal employee considerations.
Virginia Wrongful Death Laws (2026): Deadlines & Who Sues
Virginia wrongful death deadline (2 years), beneficiary classes under 8.01-53, survival actions, damages under 8.01-52, and the strict contributory fault rule.
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Weird Laws in Virginia: Which Are Still on the Books?
Sunday raccoon hunting, Richmond snowballs and swearing on the phone or CB radio: 3 claims about weird Virginia laws checked against the Code of Virginia and Richmond's code.
West Virginia Lemon Law (2026): How to Qualify & Get a Refund
West Virginia lemon law (W. Va. Code 46A-6A): 3 repairs or 30 days triggers the presumption. No mileage offset. Full refund or diminished value your choice.
West Virginia Medical Records Retention Laws (2026 Guide)
West Virginia medical records retention laws: how long hospitals and doctors keep your records, HIPAA rules, and patient rights.
What Is the VCDPA? Virginia's Data Privacy Law Explained
The VCDPA (Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-575) is Virginia's comprehensive data privacy law, effective Jan 1, 2023. Learn who it covers, consumer rights, and penalties.
Wrongful Termination in Virginia (2026): Laws, Deadlines, How to File
Virginia is at-will, but the Human Rights Act bars discriminatory firings by employers with 5+ workers. Learn the 2-year OCR deadline, 90-day suit rule and remedies.