Vermont § 493 - Enforcement

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 493 — Enforcement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 493. Enforcement

  • (a) If any employer fails to comply with any of the provisions of this subchapter, the
    employee may bring an action in the Civil Division of the Superior Court seeking compensatory
    and punitive damages or equitable relief, including restraint of prohibited acts,
    restitution of wages or other benefits, reinstatement, costs, reasonable attorney’s
    fees, and other appropriate relief. (b) The Attorney General or a State’s Attorney may enforce the provisions of this subchapter
    by bringing an action in Superior Court for legal and equitable relief and may conduct
    civil investigations in accordance with the procedures established in 9 V.S.A. §§ 2458-2461 as though a violation of this subchapter were an unfair act in commerce. (Amended 1999, No. 138 (Adj. Sess.), § 6a; 2015, No. 121 (Adj. Sess.), § 3.)

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What does Vermont Statutes Online § 493 cover?

Section 493 ("Enforcement") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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