S 78 Vermont Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An act relating to temporary State employees

This bill extends certain employment protections to temporary and seasonal state employees in Vermont, including whistleblower rights, paid leave benefits, and health insurance after six months of service. It also modifies definitions in state labor laws to clarify which temporary workers qualify for collective bargaining rights, specifically including those working more than 1,280 hours annually over two years. The legislation applies to employees across various state agencies and the judiciary, taking effect on July 1, 2023.
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Introduced Feb 10, 2023 Last action Feb 10, 2023
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Feb 10, 2023
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