VA SB100

Prohibits employers from discharging, disciplining, or retaliating against employees who miss work to serve as volunteer emergency responders actively responding to emergencies or during a state of emergency

Requires employees to notify employers at least one hour before their scheduled shift and provide an incident report with certification from the incident commander upon returning to work

Allows employees to use accrued paid sick leave or other paid leave in lieu of unpaid time off for emergency response service, though employers are not required to pay for missed work time

Exempts employees deemed essential by statute or contract from the protections of this section

Permits aggrieved employees to file civil action within one year seeking injunctive relief, reinstatement, lost wages with interest, and reasonable attorney fees and costs