Employee safety; Voluntary Protection Program. (HB5102)

Introduced By

Del. Chris Hurst (D-Blacksburg) with support from co-patrons Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church), and Sen. John Edwards (D-Roanoke)

Description

Employee safety; Voluntary Protection Program. Requires that an employer that hires a crew of 50 or more temporary employees during any declared public health emergency due to COVID-19 is required to participate in the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) for the duration of the public health emergency. The bill requires such an employer to submit an application and receive approval from the Commissioner of Labor and Industry prior to commencing the relevant project and to comply with all relevant standards for VPP participation. Read the Bill »

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