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Updated for 2026 Regulations

Virginia Compliance Training
Requirements 2026

Understand Virginia's workplace compliance landscape, from VOSH safety standards to the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, and train your team with courses Trusted by 10,000+ companies.

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Compliance Requirements

Each area below connects directly to employer policies, training requirements, recordkeeping, and workforce management.

Workplace Safety (VOSH)

Virginia operates its own OSHA-approved state plan, the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) program, administered by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry. VOSH covers private-sector employers as well as state and local government workplaces.
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Requirements

  • Provide a workplace free of recognized hazards under VOSH standards
  • Train employees on hazards specific to their jobs before exposure
  • Cover hazard communication, PPE, and applicable industry standards (general industry or construction)
  • Maintain injury and illness records (OSHA 300 logs) where required

Key Standards

  • VOSH adopts federal OSHA general industry (29 CFR 1910) and construction (29 CFR 1926) standards, plus VA-unique regulations
  • OSHA 10-Hour outreach training is a widely accepted baseline for entry-level worker safety awareness

Certification Details

  • OSHA 10-Hour completion cards are issued through the DOL Outreach program
  • Hazard-specific training should be documented and refreshed when conditions or standards change

Penalties

  • Serious violations up to approximately $16,131 per violation
  • Willful or repeat violations up to approximately $161,323 per violation

Train new employees on job hazards during onboarding and before exposed work begins.

VOSH periodically adopts updated federal standards; verify current requirements with the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry.

Harassment Prevention

Virginia does not mandate sexual harassment prevention training for private employers. State agencies are required to train employees, and all employers remain subject to federal Title VII and the Virginia Human Rights Act. Training is strongly recommended as a best practice and a defense against liability.
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Requirements

  • State agencies must provide sexual harassment prevention training to employees
  • Private employers: training is recommended, not state-mandated
  • Maintain and distribute an anti-harassment policy with a complaint procedure
  • Investigate and address complaints promptly to limit liability

Key Standards

  • Federal Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination
  • Virginia Human Rights Act extends protections and applies to smaller employers

Certification Details

  • No state-issued certification; retain completion records to demonstrate good-faith compliance
  • Annual refresher training is a common best practice

Penalties

  • No state training-specific fine for private employers
  • Harassment claims can result in significant EEOC and civil damages under Title VII and the Virginia Human Rights Act

Recommended: train new hires during onboarding and refresh annually.

The Virginia Human Rights Act has broadened employer coverage in recent years; confirm applicability to your workforce size.

Food & Alcohol Safety

Virginia follows the FDA Food Code and requires food establishments to have a Certified Food Protection Manager. Food handlers should be trained in safe food practices, and establishments selling alcohol are advised to provide Virginia ABC seller/server training for banquet and retail licensees.
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Requirements

  • Each food establishment must employ at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)
  • Food handlers trained on safe handling, temperature control, and sanitation
  • Alcohol sellers and servers should complete Virginia ABC-recognized seller/server training
  • Follow FDA Food Code standards adopted by the Virginia Department of Health

Key Standards

  • Certified Food Protection Manager certification from an ANSI-accredited program
  • Virginia ABC seller/server training is advised (not always mandated) for banquet and retail alcohol licensees

Certification Details

  • CFPM certification is typically valid for 5 years
  • Food handler and alcohol server training completion should be documented per establishment

Penalties

  • Health-code violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure
  • Alcohol violations can lead to Virginia ABC license penalties or suspension

Have a Certified Food Protection Manager in place before opening or reopening an establishment.

Virginia periodically updates its adopted FDA Food Code edition; verify current CFPM requirements with the Virginia Department of Health.

Data Privacy (Recommended)

The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) grants Virginia residents rights over their personal data and imposes obligations on qualifying businesses. While the VCDPA does not mandate specific employee training, cybersecurity and data-handling training is a best practice to support compliance and reduce breach risk.
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Requirements

  • Implement reasonable data security practices for personal data
  • Honor consumer rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out of data processing
  • Conduct data protection assessments for higher-risk processing
  • Train staff on data privacy, phishing, and secure data handling (recommended)

Key Standards

  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), effective January 1, 2023
  • Cybersecurity awareness training aligned to recognized frameworks is a best practice

Certification Details

  • No state-issued certification; retain training completion records
  • Refresh cybersecurity training annually and after significant policy changes

Penalties

  • VCDPA violations up to $7,500 per violation, enforced by the Virginia Attorney General
  • A 30-day cure period may apply before enforcement in certain cases

Recommended: train employees on data privacy and cybersecurity during onboarding and annually.

The VCDPA took effect January 1, 2023; amendments continue to refine scope and enforcement.

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Required Courses for Virginia

6 courses mapped to the compliance areas above

Virginia Compliance Essentials Bundle

Mandatory and recommended courses for complete coverage

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OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Foundational workplace safety training covering hazard recognition, PPE, and worker rights, widely accepted as a baseline under Virginia's VOSH state plan.

  • 10 hours
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$59.00 per person

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (National)

Harassment prevention training covering recognition, reporting, and response, recommended for all Virginia employers to satisfy Title VII best practices.

  • 45 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$9.95 per person

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Food Handler's Training Course

Essential safe-food-handling training on temperature control, cross-contamination, and hygiene for Virginia food service workers.

  • 120 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$10.00 per person

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Food Protection Manager Course (Training & Exam Bundle)

Certified Food Protection Manager preparation and exam bundle to meet Virginia's requirement for a certified manager in each food establishment.

  • 8 hours
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$78.00 per person

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Food Safety & Alcohol Safety

Responsible alcohol service fundamentals for Virginia sellers and servers, covering intoxication signs, ID checks, and safe service practices.

  • 20 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$12.00 per person

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Cybersecurity Tips

Practical cybersecurity awareness training on phishing, passwords, and data handling to support VCDPA compliance and reduce breach risk.

  • 60 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$9.95 per person

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Multi-State Considerations

Multi-state employers face differences across jurisdictions in definitions, coverage thresholds, employee protections, documentation requirements, and enforcement approaches. Virginia obligations apply based on where work is performed and how a role is structured. A state-specific approach keeps Virginia standards from being diluted by broad national policies while supporting consistent governance across the organization.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Virginia operates an OSHA-approved state plan called VOSH (Virginia Occupational Safety and Health), administered by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry. It covers private-sector employers as well as state and local government workplaces, adopting federal OSHA standards plus some Virginia-specific rules.

No. Virginia does not mandate sexual harassment prevention training for private employers. State agencies must train their employees, and all employers remain subject to federal Title VII and the Virginia Human Rights Act. Training is strongly recommended as a best practice and a defense against liability.

Yes. Under Virginia's adopted FDA Food Code, food establishments must employ at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). Certification comes from an ANSI-accredited program and is typically valid for five years.

Virginia ABC seller/server training is advised for banquet and retail alcohol licensees but is not universally mandated for every server. Completing recognized seller/server training helps demonstrate responsible service and can reduce liability and ABC license risk.

The VCDPA, effective January 1, 2023, gives Virginia residents rights over their personal data and imposes obligations on qualifying businesses, such as honoring access, deletion, and opt-out requests. It does not mandate specific employee training, but cybersecurity and data-handling training is a strong best practice for compliance.

VOSH serious violations can reach approximately $16,131 per violation, and willful or repeat violations up to approximately $161,323 per violation. Amounts adjust periodically for inflation, so verify current figures with the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry.

Virginia has no general private-sector workplace violence training mandate, though employers must provide a safe workplace under VOSH. Workplace violence prevention training is a best practice, particularly in healthcare, retail, and late-night operations, and can support your broader VOSH safety obligations.

Start with VOSH-required workplace safety training for your industry, ensure a Certified Food Protection Manager if you operate food establishments, and add recommended harassment prevention and data privacy/cybersecurity training to align with Title VII and the VCDPA.

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