Job Seekers

Labor Laws

• Employment Laws for Teens

  • Teens and Employment — Virginia Rules
    Learn what laws and regulations govern work by those under 18, what types of work are allowed, and how to obtain a work permit.
  • Youth Employment FAQs
    Answers to some commonly asked questions on child labor laws. Produced by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry.
  • YouthRules!
    "Everything you need to know to work." A comprehensive site on federal and state employment law for teens published by the U.S. Department of Labor. It outlines restrictions on age, hours, types of jobs and more.

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
  The EEOC site contains information on what constitutes job discrimination and how to file a formal complaint.
• Summary of Major Federal Labor Laws
  A brief description of many of the U.S. Department of Labor's principal statutes most commonly applicable to businesses, job seekers, workers, retirees, contractors and grantees, with links to additional information.
• Virginia Labor and Employment Law
  Provides information and links regarding title 40.1 of the Code of Virginia.

Unemployment

• Termination
  If you've lost your job, you have certain rights, such as the right to continue your health care coverage and, in some cases, the right to unemployment compensation. Learn more from the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Virginia Unemployment Insurance Information
  Forms and online filing for unemployment insurance in the state of Virginia.