Recruiting: Virginia

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Jessica Sussman

Summary

• Employers should use a variety of recruiting methods to attract the largest applicant pool. See Methods and Sources.
• Virginia prohibits discrimination against job applicants based on certain protected characteristics. See Discrimination Protections.
• A state law enables private employers to grant a hiring preference to veterans or their spouses in certain circumstances. See Veterans Preference.
• Virginia has a smokers' rights law affecting public employers that protects job applicants or employees with the Commonwealth. See Smokers' Rights.
• Employers should be cautious when classifying employees as independent contractors in order to avoid possible fines. See Independent Contractors.
• Employers should be familiar with Virginia laws restricting the hiring of minors. See Underage Workers.