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Virginia Code › Title 60.2 › Chapter 8 › Section 60.2-803

This text was captured on Aug 14, 2026. It is a snapshot, not a live feed, so check the official code before relying on it.

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A. Family and medical leave benefits shall be payable under § 60.2-801 for a maximum of 12 weeks in a benefit year for any covered individual.

B. Family and medical leave benefits shall be payable to a covered individual starting the first calendar day in a benefit year that such covered individual meets the eligibility requirements of § 60.2-802 .

C. The first payment of family and medical leave benefits shall be made to a covered individual no later than two weeks after (i) the Commission has approved an initial claim pursuant to this chapter or (ii) the duration of leave pursuant to an approved claim pursuant to this chapter has commenced, whichever occurs later. Subsequent payments shall be made at least every two weeks thereafter.

2026, cc. 981 , 1093 .

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