June 8, 2020 The 2020 Session wrapped up on Sunday, March 8th with the General Assembly adopting the budget on Thursday, March 12th. This Session was difficult for the Retail Industry with an exorbitant amount of bills that negatively impact businesses.
UPDATE: Virginia Retail Federation is working to obtain additional clarity from the administration regarding the enforcement of Executive Order 63. That information will be shared as soon as it becomes available. Governor Northam has issued Executive Order 63, mandating that face covers
During the Governor's press conference held today, May 26th, he announced that he has issued a statewide mandate requiring masks or similar face coverings that will go into effect this Friday, May 29th. This means that businesses will be mandated
Virginia's guideline's to Phase One: Safer at Home https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus/forwardvirginia/
from Virgina.gov All non-essential brick and mortar retail establishments Phase I: Establishments must either implement the following mandatory requirements or close. Businesses must strictly adhere to the physical distancing guidelines, enhanced cleaning and disinfection practices, and enhanced workplace safety practices
from Virgina.gov In addition to the requirements provided above, establishments are encouraged to utilize the following best practices to the extent they are feasible: Provide sanitizing stations for customers and staff throughout the store, particularly at entry and exit points.
Here are print materials from virginia.gov. These are designed for Brick & Mortar Retailers across Virginia. CDC Symptoms English Spanish CDC Symptoms CDC Printable Flyer English CDC Printable Flyer Spanish CDC Printable Flyer Chinese CDC Printable Flyer Korean CDC Printable
During the Governor's press conference on Friday, May 8th, he announced the guidelines for Phase I of reopening Virginia beginning on May 15th. Governor Northam announced that most non-essential retail businesses could open at 50% capacity while practicing the guidelines
The Governor announced today during his press conference that Virginia will reopen for business in phases. The first of three phases for reopening will begin Friday, May 15th. We are told by the administration that we will have the phase guidelines
Status: Actively accepting applications  MORE INFO Gov. Ralph Northam said Tuesday that he has directed the commissioner of the Virginia Employment Commission to waive the one-week waiting period for people to receive unemployment benefits as well as the normal requirement that
