Description
Virginia Human Trafficking Poster
The Virginia Human Trafficking Poster informs employees and potential victims of human trafficking about available hotline assistance and reporting resources. Under Virginia Code Section 40.1-11.3, certain businesses, including qualifying truck stops and adult entertainment establishments, must display a human trafficking hotline notice. This supplemental workplace poster helps covered employers communicate important victim assistance information and meet applicable Virginia posting requirements. Available in English and Spanish.
Virginia Human Trafficking Poster Specifications:
- 8.5"W x 11"H
- Portrait Style
- Printed in Full Color
- Laminated with High Quality Laminate
- English and Spanish Options Available
Virginia Human Trafficking Posting Requirements
Virginia Code Section 40.1-11.3 requires certain employers to display a notice informing potential victims and witnesses of human trafficking about available hotline assistance and reporting resources.
The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) establishes guidelines governing the required notice, including its content, dimensions, and language requirements. Employers must ensure that their displayed notices meet these guidelines.
Who Needs the Virginia Human Trafficking Poster?
Virginia's human trafficking hotline posting requirements apply to the following establishments:
- Truck Stops: Facilities capable of fueling qualified highway vehicles bearing International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) identification markers.
- Adult Entertainment Establishments: Certain businesses providing striptease, topless entertainment, or entertainment involving employees who are not clothed above or below the waist, subject to statutory exceptions.
Other Virginia establishments may have separate human trafficking awareness requirements under different laws. Employers should review the requirements applicable to their operations.
Where Must the Virginia Human Trafficking Poster Be Displayed?
Covered truck stops and adult entertainment establishments must display the required notice in the same location where other employee notices required by state or federal law are posted.
Suitable locations may include designated employee bulletin boards, breakrooms, or other workplace posting areas where employees can readily view the information.
Virginia Human Trafficking Awareness and Victim Assistance
Human trafficking involves exploiting individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for labor or commercial sexual exploitation. Human trafficking awareness notices help individuals recognize potential warning signs and identify resources for obtaining assistance.
The National Human Trafficking Hotline provides confidential assistance, referrals, and support resources for individuals experiencing or reporting suspected human trafficking.
- National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
- Text: 233733 (BEFREE)
- Website: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
Penalties for Failure to Display the Virginia Human Trafficking Poster
Virginia law establishes civil penalties for covered businesses that fail to display the required human trafficking hotline notice.
- Adult Entertainment Establishments: A civil penalty of $500 may apply for failure to display the required notice.
- Truck Stops: A civil penalty of $100 per truck stop may apply if the posting violation is not corrected within 72 hours after notification by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia Human Trafficking Posters
Is the Virginia Human Trafficking Poster required?
Yes. Virginia Code Section 40.1-11.3 requires qualifying truck stops and certain adult entertainment businesses to display a human trafficking hotline notice. The requirement does not apply to every Virginia employer.
Which Virginia businesses must display a human trafficking poster?
The law specifically identifies qualifying truck stops and certain adult entertainment establishments. Businesses should review the statutory definitions and applicable exceptions to determine whether the posting requirement applies.
Where should the Virginia Human Trafficking Poster be posted?
Covered employers must display the notice in the same location where other employee notices required by state or federal law are posted.
Is the Virginia Human Trafficking Poster available in Spanish?
Yes. This product is available in English and Spanish. Employers should select the version that meets applicable Virginia Department of Labor and Industry notice requirements.
What happens if a Virginia business fails to display the required notice?
Covered adult entertainment businesses may face a $500 civil penalty. Qualifying truck stops may face a $100 civil penalty per location if the violation is not corrected within 72 hours after notification by the Department of Labor and Industry.
Additional Virginia Labor Law Compliance Posters
Browse our Virginia State Specialty Labor Law Posters for additional supplemental workplace notices and industry-specific posting requirements.
Review our Virginia Labor Law Posters resource page for information about statewide workplace posting requirements.
Visit Labor Law Compliance Center for state, federal, and specialty workplace compliance posters.
