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Roanoke, Virginia: wage and workplace rules
People in Roanoke are covered by Virginia state law. Below are the state rules we checked against official sources. Cities and counties can add their own rules, so confirm local details with a lawyer licensed in Virginia.
Virginia rules that apply in Roanoke
Minimum wage
$12.77 per hour from January 1, 2026 until January 1, 2027 (or the federal rate if higher).
Source: Va. Code § 40.1-28.10(B) · checked November 6, 2026
Total disability pay
66 2/3 percent of the average weekly wage, within the statutory minimum and maximum.
Source: Va. Code § 65.2-500 · checked November 6, 2026
Telling your employer about a work injury
Written notice within thirty days after the accident, unless a reasonable excuse is accepted.
Source: Va. Code § 65.2-600(D) · checked November 6, 2026
Filing the comp claim
A claim must be filed with the Workers' Compensation Commission within two years after the accident.
Source: Va. Code § 65.2-601 · checked November 6, 2026
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