Vermont § 1731 - Mediation
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1731 — Mediation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1731. Mediation
- (a) If the parties are at an impasse in negotiations, either party may petition the Commissioner
of Labor to appoint a mediator. The Commissioner shall within 30 days serve as a mediator,
or shall appoint a mediator, who shall communicate with the employer and the employees
or their representatives and endeavor by mediation to obtain an amicable settlement.
Any mediator so appointed shall be a person of high standing in no way actively connected
with labor or management. (b) Nothing in this section shall prevent the Commissioner from serving as a mediator
or from appointing a mediator in the absence of a petition if the Commissioner determines
that an impasse exists and that the public interest so requires. (Added 1973, No. 111, § 1; amended 1983, No. 125 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 2005, No. 103 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. April 5, 2006.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1731
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1731 cover?
Section 1731 ("Mediation") 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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