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HB 2469

Overtime for certain employees; domestic service workers and live-in domestic workers.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bonita Anthony and 14 co-sponsors

Virginia bill extending overtime protections to domestic and live-in workers was vetoed by Governor and veto was sustained by House in April 2025.

House sustained Governor's veto
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Bill Summary · HB 2469

Legislative bill overview

HB 2469 would have extended overtime pay protections to domestic service workers and live-in domestic workers in Virginia, requiring employers to pay overtime compensation for hours worked beyond a certain threshold. The bill sought to bring these workers under labor protections previously denied to them under federal and state law exemptions. The Governor vetoed the bill on March 24, 2025, and the House sustained that veto on April 2, 2025.

Why is this important

Domestic workers—including housekeepers, nannies, and caregivers—have historically been excluded from federal Fair Labor Standards Act protections, leaving them vulnerable to unpaid overtime and substandard working conditions. This bill represented an effort to address wage inequality and labor exploitation in a sector that disproportionately affects women and workers of color. The veto reflects ongoing policy disagreement about expanding labor regulations versus concerns about increased costs for employers and households relying on domestic help.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost burden on households: Requiring overtime pay could significantly increase expenses for families and individuals employing domestic workers, potentially reducing demand for these services or pushing work into informal/unreported arrangements
  • Definitional challenges: Determining which workers qualify (live-in vs. part-time, caregivers vs. housekeepers) creates administrative complexity and potential loopholes
  • Competitive disadvantage: Virginia could face pressure from neighboring states without similar requirements, potentially pushing domestic work across state lines or underground

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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