# Va. Code Ann. § 60.2-803: Duration of benefits

> Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T60.2_C8_S60.2-803

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 60.2-803
- **Heading:** Duration of benefits
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 60.2 / Chapter 8 / Section 60.2-803

## Text

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 .

## Nearby sections

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