VA HB930

Expands whistleblower protections by prohibiting employers from retaliating against employees who report suspected violations of federal or state law to supervisors, coworkers (if in writing), or government officials, regardless of whether the report cites specific laws

Adds "blacklisting" to the list of prohibited retaliatory actions, alongside discharge, discipline, threats, discrimination, and penalties affecting compensation or employment conditions

Extends the statute of limitations for filing civil actions from one year to two years from when the employee learns or should have learned of the retaliation

Expands available remedies to include actual damages, reinstatement, lost wages, punitive damages for malicious violations, attorney fees, and litigation expenses; allows the Commissioner or Attorney General to seek injunctive relief

Prohibits employers from including provisions in handbooks, contracts, or separation agreements that impede employees from reporting illegal activity, and makes whistleblower rights non-waivable