RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — Governor Abigail Spanberger will sign the landmark legislation on Monday, May 11, to create a paid family and medical leave program to support the more than 3 million Virginians who lack access to paid family leave.
Paid Family and Medical Leave signing:
Who:
- Governor Abigail Spanberger
- Senator Jennifer Boysko
- Delegate Briana Sewell
- Small business owners & business leaders
- Working Virginians & their families
- Advocates
The signing will be held in the West Reading Room of the Patrick Henry Building, 111 East Broad Street, Richmond, at 2:30 p.m.
Spanberger will be joined by legislators, business leaders, and families who will now be able to welcome a new child, care for loved ones, and recover from illnesses without sacrificing their pay.
Spanberger will also highlight how the new law empowers small businesses across Virginia to better compete with large companies by offering benefits they would otherwise be unable to afford…