Vermont § 790 - Employee protected; penalty
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 790 — Employee protected; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 790. Employee protected; penalty
- (a) No employee may be discharged from employment or subjected to disciplinary action
on account of a wage withholding order issued to an employer against earnings. Any
employee discharged or subjected to disciplinary action in violation of this section
may bring an action in superior court for reinstatement of employment, back wages
and damages and, if that employee prevails, the court shall award costs and may award
reasonable attorney’s fees to the employee. (b) An employer who discharges or subjects an employee to disciplinary action in violation
of this section shall be subject to a fine of $100.00. (Added 1983, No. 222 (Adj. Sess.); amended 1985, No. 63, § 14; 1989, No. 220 (Adj. Sess.), § 10.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 790
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 790 cover?
Section 790 ("Employee protected; penalty") 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 § 790?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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