A. This chapter shall be known and cited as the Virginia Human Rights Act. B. It is the policy of the Commonwealth to: 1. Safeguard all individuals within the Commonwealth from unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military […]
A. The terms “because of sex or gender” or “on the basis of sex or gender” or terms of similar import when used in reference to discrimination in the Code and acts of the General Assembly include because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation. Women affected by […]
The provisions of this chapter shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of its policies. Conduct that violates any Virginia or federal statute or regulation governing discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age, military status, disability, or national […]
Repealed by Acts 2020, c. 1140, cl. 2.
A. As used in this section: “Age” means being an individual who is at least 18 years of age. “Place of public accommodation” means all places or businesses offering or holding out to the general public goods, services, privileges, facilities, advantages, or accommodations. B. It is an unlawful discriminatory practice for any person, including the […]
A. As used in this section: “Age” means being an individual who is at least 40 years of age. “Domestic worker” means an individual who is compensated directly or indirectly for the performance of services of a household nature performed in or about a private home, including services performed by individuals such as companions, babysitters, […]
A. As used in this section: “Employer” means any person, or agent of such person, employing more than five employees for each working day in each of 20 or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year. “Person with a disability” means the term as defined in § 51.5-40.1. “Physical impairment” means the […]
A. Whenever the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that any person or group of persons is engaged in a pattern or practice of resistance to the full enjoyment of any of the rights granted by this chapter, or that any person or group of persons has been denied any of the rights granted […]
A. Any person claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice may file a complaint in writing under oath or affirmation with the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Law (the Office ). The Office itself or the Attorney General may in a like manner file such a complaint. The complaint shall […]
A. An aggrieved person who has been provided a notice of his right to file a civil action pursuant to § 2.2-3907 may commence a timely civil action in an appropriate general district or circuit court having jurisdiction over the person who allegedly unlawfully discriminated against such person in violation of this chapter. B. If […]
A. As used in this section: “Employer” means any person, or agent of such person, employing five or more employees for each working day in each of 20 or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year. “Lactation” means lactation as defined in § 2.2-3905. “Reasonable accommodation” includes more frequent or longer bathroom […]
