CHAPTER 358
An Act to amend and reenact § 40.1-28.9 , as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to minimum wage; farm laborers or farm employees.
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Approved April 8, 2026
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 40.1-28.9 , as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 40.1-28.9 . (Effective until July 1, 2030) Definitions; determining wage of tipped employee.
A. As used in this article:
"Adjusted state hourly minimum wage" means the amount established by the Commissioner pursuant to subsection F of § 40.1-28.10 .
"Domestic service" means services related to the care of an individual in a private home or the maintenance of a private home or its premises, on a permanent or temporary basis, including services performed by individuals such as companions, cooks, waiters, butlers, maids, valets, and chauffeurs.
"Employee" includes any individual employed by an employer. "Employee" includes a home care provider. "Employee" does not include the following: