An act relating to miscellaneous employee rights and protections

This bill establishes new employee protections in Vermont by granting workers two hours of paid leave to vote in elections and on Town Meeting Day, requiring employers to allow this time during scheduled work hours. It also creates a "good cause" standard for terminating employment, meaning employers must have a legitimate business reason to fire someone, and prohibits discrimination against employees for exercising free speech rights protected by state and federal constitutions. Additionally, the legislation bans employers from asking about employment status on job applications or interfering with workers' attempts to seek jobs elsewhere, while designating such interference as an unfair labor practice for public sector employers. Employers must post notices about these new rights in conspicuous locations at their places of business.