Vermont § 1640 - Rights unaltered
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1640 — Rights unaltered, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1640. Rights unaltered
- (a) A collective bargaining agreement shall not infringe upon any rights of service recipients
or their surrogates to hire, direct, supervise, or discontinue the employment of any
particular independent direct support provider. (b) Nothing in this section shall alter the rights and obligations of private sector employers
and employees under the National Labor Relations Act, 29 U.S.C. § 151 et seq. (c) Independent direct support providers shall not be considered State employees for purposes
other than collective bargaining, including for purposes of joint or vicarious liability
in tort or the limitation on liability in subsection (e) of this section. Independent
direct support providers shall not be eligible for participation in the State Employee
Retirement System or health care plan solely by virtue of bargaining under this chapter.
Nothing in this chapter shall require the State to alter its current practice with
respect to independent direct support providers of making payments regarding Social
Security and Medicare taxes, federal or State unemployment contributions, or workers’
compensation insurance. (d) Nothing in this chapter shall infringe upon the right of the Judiciary and the General
Assembly to make programmatic modifications to the delivery of State services through
subsidy or other programs. (e) The State and its employees shall not be vicariously liable for any act or omission
by an independent direct support provider or any claim arising out of the employment
relationship between a service recipient and an independent direct service provider,
nor shall the State be liable as a joint employer. (Added 2013, No. 48, § 1, eff. May 24, 2013.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1640
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1640 cover?
Section 1640 ("Rights unaltered") 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 § 1640?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 1640" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 1640 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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