US Jurisdictions

Vermont

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    Employment Law Guide

    Health Care Continuation (COBRA): Vermont

    Vermont law requires covered employers to provide eligible employees and dependents the option of continuing health care coverage under certain circumstances. This guide helps HR professionals understand requirements related to continued health care coverage and conversion coverage.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Recruiting: Vermont

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Vermont laws addressing employer recruiting practices. It covers recruiting methods and sources, advertising dos and don'ts, laws regarding job applications, considerations for recruiting minors, avoiding discrimination risk and more.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Jury Duty: Vermont

    This guide provides an overview of Vermont law regarding jury duty leave for employees. It covers employer obligations to provide leave, employee eligibility for leave, compensation during leave, and prohibited actions against employees who perform jury service.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Retaliation: Vermont

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of anti-retaliation protections under Vermont EEO laws. It addresses what constitutes retaliation and the associated penalties and remedies for employers that engage in illegal retaliation.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Unfair Labor Practices: Vermont

    This guide provides an overview of Vermont law governing unfair labor practices by employers and unions, including enforcement of the law.

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    Employment Law Guide

    HR Management: Vermont

    Vermont law does not require private employers to provide employees with access to their personnel files.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Hours Worked: Vermont

    Vermont's wage and hour law requires employers to provide break periods under certain conditions. This guide provides an overview of Vermont employment law requirements with respect to hours worked.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Affirmative Action: Vermont

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Vermont laws surrounding affirmative action in the workplace. It covers the law for private employers, the law for state contractors and veterans preference policies.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Negligent Hiring: Vermont

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Vermont law regarding employer liability for negligent hiring and negligent retention. It discusses how to minimize the risk of negligent hiring and retention claims through various forms of screening and covers legal limitations on these screening methods.

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    Employment Law Guide

    New Hire Reporting: Vermont

    This guide provides compliance guidance for HR and payroll professionals in Vermont regarding the requirement to report new hire information to the state, including what, when and how to report.

Vermont at a Glance