Employment Preemption in Fairfax County, VA (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Fairfax County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Minimum Wage Preemption

Virginia state law sets the minimum wage at $12 per hour rising to $13.50 in 2025 under VA Code Section 40.1-28.10, and counties including Fairfax cannot enact higher local minimum wages under Dillon's Rule.

Virginia Minimum Wage Preemption

Few Restrictions

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Paid Leave Preemption

Virginia HB 783 (2021) provides paid sick leave only to home health workers under VA Code Section 40.1-33.3, and Dillon's Rule prevents Fairfax County from mandating broader paid sick leave on private employers.

Virginia Paid Sick Leave Limits

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

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