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Virginia Launches New Worker Protection Unit | Richmond News
Virginia’s Attorney General Jason Jones has launched a new worker protection division, teaming up with the Department of Labor and Industry to tackle stolen wages, unfair firings, and misclassification of employees. Backed by $500,000 in state funding and starting with three staff members, this unit is poised to grow and enforce labor laws more aggressively — ensuring workers get paid what they’re owed, work in safe environments, and aren’t exploited. It’s a direct response to rampant labor abuses and signals Virginia’s renewed commitment to holding employers accountable. Listen in…
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