Effective July 1, overtime laws in Virginia have changed. The statute explicitly states that the Commonwealth, constitutional officers, agencies, institutions, political subdivisions and any public body are considered employers for the purposes of this law. The Virginia Department of Labor …
Effective July 1, 2021, employers with five or more employees must provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals. Previously, employers with 15 or more employees had to provide accommodations. A copy of the required employment poster can be downloaded here.
Each quarter, the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) publishes the Gold Star List. The list recognizes members that have had workers’ compensation claims during the previous quarter and reported them within three days of injury. Late reporting is a major …
As the risks to our members are always evolving, so too must the Risk Management Grant (RMG) program. The American Rescue Plan Act provided localities with direct-aid funds as well as formula-driven grants that support many purposes, including cybersecurity, infrastructure, …
Read More › “VRSA Risk Management Grant applications open Aug. 2”
The VRSA Online University has transitioned to the LEARN platform. The new platform provides administrators with the ability to inform employees of training requirements and due dates, along with automated notifications and reminders. An overview of the new platform was …
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The 2021 VML Innovation Awards spotlight programs and individuals that have made a big difference to their communities by creating innovative solutions to address emerging needs. The awards will be presented at VML’s Annual Conference in Leesburg in October. Criteria …
VRSA staff are back on the road. Nationwide, demonstrations and protests coupled with the flurry of legislative enactments have required police departments to reevaluate their approach to internal affairs, administrative investigations, and employee discipline. To address this, VRSA recently hosted …
Inspecting facilities for damage can be a risky business – especially for water authorities. After significant weather events, many members must send staff up ladders and onto tall structures in order to conduct an inspection. The New River Resource Authority …
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Community pools and farmers markets are an important part of bringing citizens together. As public bodies prepare to reopen or expand their operations this year, VRSA’s Member Services staff Nora Pierre, Harry McMillen and Lisa Schenk met with members to discuss their plans. Learn more …
Read More › “VRSA members prepare for expanded openings this summer”
Recently VRSA Public Safety Specialist Gary Dillon visited the Beaverdam Volunteer Fire Company in Hanover County, meeting with Battalion Chief Chris Hubbard to discuss new sensors the company was able to purchase with the assistance of VRSA Risk Management Grant …
Read More › “VRSA Risk Management Grants and the Hanover County Fire-EMS Department”