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History of the Vermont Healthy Workplace Bill H548
On May 9, 2007 the bill was introduced. It was referred to the COMMITTEE ON GENERAL, HOUSING & MILITARY AFFAIRS.
On Oct 20, 2007 Dr. Gary Namie (WBI-LC national director) joined a Town Hall meeting at the Capitol. Commitments to create companion bills in the House and Senate were made by the prime sponsors named below. In January, 2008 when the new legislative session convenes, Vermonters have to convince the lawmakers listed below that the bill is necessary. The bill will give Vermont workers protections now missing, while still protecting good employers who do not need to be abusive to be effective and profitable.
H.548
SHORT FORM
SHORT FORM
Introduced by Representative Valliere of Barre City
Referred to Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
Date: May 9, 2007
Subject: Labor; workplace; bullying
Statement of purpose: This bill would make it an unlawful employment practice to subject an employee to an abusive work environment, provide that an employer may be liable in such situations, provide for enforcement by a private right of action, and provide for injunctive relief and damages.
AN ACT RELATING TO PROVIDING LEGAL REDRESS FOR TARGETS OF
WORKPLACE BULLYING
It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
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It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
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