Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Virginia?

Virginia bans non-competes for low-wage workers (those earning less than the average weekly wage, approximately $1,343/week in 2024) under Va. Code § 40.1-28.7:8. For higher-earning workers, non-competes are enforceable if narrowly drawn to protect a legitimate business interest and reasonable in duration, geographic scope, and restricted activity. Virginia courts strictly construe non-competes and will not blue-pencil overly broad provisions.

What are the security deposit rules in Virginia?

Under Va. Code § 55.1-1226, security deposits cannot exceed two months' rent. Landlords must return the deposit within 45 days of lease termination with an itemized statement of deductions.

Does the VCDPA affect my Virginia contracts?

If your business processes personal data of Virginia residents and meets certain thresholds (100,000+ consumers or 25,000+ consumers with revenue from data sales), you must comply with the VCDPA. This may require data processing agreements and consumer opt-out provisions in your contracts.

What is the statute of limitations for contract claims in Virginia?

Written contracts have a 5-year statute of limitations (Va. Code § 8.01-246). Oral contracts have a 3-year limitations period (Va. Code § 8.01-248).

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Non-Compete Restrictions for Low-Wage Workers

Virginia prohibits non-competes for low-wage employees (earning less than the average weekly wage) under Va. Code § 40.1-28.7:8. Higher-earning workers' non-competes must be reasonable.

Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)

Effective January 2023, the VCDPA grants consumer data rights and requires data processing agreements in commercial contracts.

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

Virginia's comprehensive landlord-tenant law (Va. Code § 55.1-1200 et seq.) provides extensive tenant protections including security deposit rules and habitability standards.

Right-to-Work State

Virginia is a right-to-work state under Va. Code § 40.1-58 et seq., which affects employment contract provisions related to union membership.

Trade Secret Protection

Virginia's Uniform Trade Secrets Act (Va. Code § 59.1-336 et seq.) provides comprehensive trade secret protection.

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Key Virginia statutes

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Virginia Non-Compete Ban for Low-Wage Workers
Va. Code § 40.1-28.7:8
Prohibits non-compete agreements for employees earning less than the average weekly wage.
Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act
Va. Code § 59.1-575 et seq.
Comprehensive consumer data privacy law with opt-out rights and data processing requirements.
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
Va. Code § 55.1-1200 et seq.
Governs residential leases, security deposits, habitability, and eviction procedures.
Virginia Uniform Trade Secrets Act
Va. Code § 59.1-336 et seq.
Provides injunctive relief and damages for trade secret misappropriation.

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