VA SB258

Adds "menopause or perimenopause" as a protected class under the Virginia Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment, public accommodations, real estate transactions, and educational institutions

Requires employers with five or more employees to provide reasonable workplace accommodations for menopause or perimenopause, such as modified schedules, bathroom breaks, seating modifications, temporary transfers, or light duty assignments

Employers cannot take adverse action against employees requesting accommodations, deny employment opportunities based on accommodation needs, or force employees to take leave when other accommodations are available

Requires employers to post information about accommodation rights and provide this information to new employees and pregnant employees within 10 days of notification

Directs the Commissioner of Labor and Industry and Commissioner of Health to study menopause in the workforce and develop best practices for accommodations, with a report due to the Governor and General Assembly by July 1, 2028