Are independent contractors required to be reported in Virginia?

No. In Virginia, independent contractors are generally not considered new hires and are not required to be reported to the New Hire Reporting Center.

However, if an independent contractor is later reclassified as an employee, they must then be reported as a new hire within 20 days of their employment start date.

Employers should carefully determine the correct classification of workers to ensure compliance with Virginia’s new hire reporting requirements.