(The Center Square) – As the new year rings in, Virginia and Maryland are rolling out a new set laws taking effect Jan. 1.
In Virginia, the changes include a mix of laws passed during the last General Assembly session and updates already scheduled under existing statutes, meaning some of the shifts were set in motion years ago.
Beginning Jan. 1, the minimum wage in Virginia will rise to $12.77 an hour, up from $12.41, following an annual inflation adjustment calculated by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry. The increase applies to most employees statewide, including full-time, part-time, and temporary workers, with limited exemptions…