Vermont § 509 - Notice
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 509 — Notice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 509. Notice
- (a) Not later than December 1, 2004, the Commissioner of Labor shall develop and distribute
to each employer a standard notice as provided in this section. Each notice shall
be in clear and understandable language and shall include: (1) a summary of this subchapter; (2) that an employee, in order to receive the protections of this subchapter, must report,
pursuant to subsection 507(c) of this title, to the employer, to the supervisor, or to the person designated to receive notifications;
and (3) a space for the name, title, and contact information of the person to whom the employee
must make a report under subsection 507(c) of this title. (b) Not later than January 1, 2005, each employer shall post the notice in the employer’s
place of business to inform the employees of their protections and obligations under
this subchapter. The employer shall post the notice in a prominent and accessible
location in the workplace. The employer shall indicate on the notice the name or title
of the individual the employer has designated to receive notifications pursuant to
subsection 507(c) of this subchapter. (c) An employer who violates this section by not posting the notice as required is liable
for a civil fine of $100.00 for each day of willful violation. (Added 2003, No. 134 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2005, No. 103 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. April 5, 2006; 2023, No. 85 (Adj. Sess.), § 118, eff. July 1, 2024.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 509
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 509 cover?
Section 509 ("Notice") 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.
How do I cite Vermont § 509?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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