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
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Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2023
Last action Feb 10, 2023
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Feb 10, 2023
Introduced
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Tanya Vyhovsky
DDemocratic/Progressive
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