Vermont § 1971 - Unpaid wages; statutory lien; priority over subsequent mortgage or lien
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1971 — Unpaid wages; statutory lien; priority over subsequent mortgage or lien, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1971. Unpaid wages; statutory lien; priority over subsequent mortgage or lien
- (a) A statutory lien is created on the real and personal property of a corporation for
up to 30 days of unpaid wages. (b) The liability of a corporation to an employee for unpaid wages that were earned for
a 30-day period prior to the filing of a new mortgage or other lien upon the property
of the corporation, in all cases, shall be a first lien thereon, notwithstanding any
mortgage or other lien thereon recorded after such wages were earned. Notice of the
lien if on personal property shall be filed with the Secretary of State and, if on
real property, in the land records, by the employee or the Department of Labor acting
on behalf of one or more employees. An employee who is owed wages or the Department
of Labor acting on behalf of one or more employees may file an action to execute on
the lien in the Civil Division of the Superior Court in the county in which the corporation
has its principal place of business in the State, or in the Civil Division of the
Washington County Superior Court. (Amended 2011, No. 124 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1971
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1971 cover?
Section 1971 ("Unpaid wages; statutory lien; priority over subsequent mortgage or lien") 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 § 1971?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 1971 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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