NEWS & VIEWS

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RECENT POSTS

Below are some selected recent posts.  Click the link above for all available posts. 

  • New Chemical and Manufacturer Responsibility and Liability Bills Introduced. January 16

  • New Legislation of Interest to Vermont Employers. January 16

  • This Week in Committees | Week of January 15. January 16

  • This Week in Committees | Week of January 8. January 9

  • Batteries in Products: Expansion of Manufacturer Responsibility for Waste Management. January 3

  • S.102: Restricting Employer Rights for Mandatory Meetings and Information, Possible Good Cause Termination, and Card Check Union Elections for Certain Employers.

  • New Legislation of Interest to Vermont Employers. January 3

  • This Week in Committees | Week of January 1. January 3

  • Online Meeting on Future of Career Technical Education in Vermont. January 2

  • Chemical Regulations for Vermont Manufacturers and Distributors. December 22

  • State to Increase Flood Assistance Program for Impacted Businesses; SBA Assistance Extended to Addison County. September 20

  • Vermont Labor Market. September 19

  • DEC Financial Support for Diesel Emissions Reduction Coming This Fall. September 18

  • Webinar | How to MAKE Your Company Military Ready. September 18

  • Economic Injury Data Still Needed. September 15

  • Vermont Department of Labor Reminds Vermonters of the September 29, 2023, Disaster Unemployment Assistance Application Deadline. September 15

  • 2023 Worksite Wellness Awards and Conference. September 15

  • Reminder | State Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program (BEGAP) Open to Vermont Businesses. August 4

  • Vermont Department of Labor Awarded Equity Grant to Improve Access for Vermonters and Businesses. August 3

  • Reminder | Vermont Main Street Flood Recovery Fund Accepting Applications. August 3

  • Trade and Transportation Update | Member Contribution. August 1

  • Reminder | Department of Economic Development Webinar on New Grant Program for Impacted Businesses. August 1

  • Reminder and Round Up of Online Flood Recovery Resources. July 28

  • Temporary Collection Site Established for Flood-Impacted Hazardous Materials from Businesses. July 28

  • Orleans County Joins Caledonia and Orange in Being Added to Disaster Declaration, Becomes Eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. July 28

  • Some Additional Information about Business Grants for Flood Relief, More Coming Next Week. July 27

  • Reminder: Department of Labor Opens Disaster Unemployment Assistance Program. July 25

  • Recorded Webinar on FEMA and SBA Roles During Recovery. July 24

  • Scott Administration Announces Initial $20 Million Relief Grant Program for Businesses, Details Coming Next Week. July 21

  • Reminder on Federal Assistance for Businesses Available from SBA. July 21

  • Vermont Department of Labor Shares Disaster Unemployment Assistance Resources. July 21

  • Main Street Flood Recovery Fund Update. July 20

  • Governor Scott Signs Third Addition to Emergency Response Order. July 20

  • Deadlines for Upcoming Vermont and Federal Tax Filings Extended for Businesses and Others Impacted by Flooding. July 19

  • Governor Scott Signs Addition to Order Providing Regulatory Relief in Flood Response. July 19

  • State Agency Flood Resources. July 14

  • SBA and VtSBDC Flood Resources. July 14

  • Report Damage to Your Business for State Updates and Assistance Information. July 14

  • VOSHA: Tips to Stay Safe During Disaster Recovery | OSHA Guidance Website. July 13

  • Governor Scott Acts on Temporary Regulatory Relief to Expedite Response and Rebuilding. July 13

  • Action Alert | Support Needed for Governor’s Veto of S.5, Clean Heat Standard:  Contact Legislators. May 5

  • Action Alert | Votes Looming for Significant Tax Increases Planned for Child Care Bill:  Contact Legislators. May 5

  • This Week in Committees | Week of May 1. May 2

  • Clean Heat Standard Bill, Increasing Costs for Heating and Industrial and Commercial Processing Fuel, Passes House. April 21

  • Child Care and Early Education Legislation Requiring Significant Tax Increases under Consideration in the House. April 21

  • Changes to Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Insurance Under Review. April 20

  • The Week in Committees | Week of April 17. April 18

  • Clean Heat Standard Legislation Advances, Cost Risks for Manufacturers and Other Customers Not Addressed. April 14

  • Paid Family and Medical Leave – Path Uncertain in the Senate. April 13

  • Changes to Key Workplace and Labor Regulations Under Consideration. April 12

  • The Week in Committees | Week of April 10. April 11

  • Expansive Mandatory Paid Leave Bill Being Rushed Through the House.  March 3

  • New Legislation.  March 2

  • The Week In Committees | Week of February 27. February 27

  • Clean Heat Standard Nears Key Vote, Impact on Manufacturing Uncertain. February 24

  • The Week in Committees | Week of February 20.February 20

  • New Legislation. February 20

  • The Week in Committees | Week of February 13. February 13

  • Proposed Expansion of UI Eligibility, Rules for Non-Profits. February 10

  • New Legislation. February 9

  • Chemical and Manufacturer Responsibility Legislation. February 8

  • The Week in Committees | Week of February 6. February 6

  • Impacts of Climate Change Legislation for Manufacturing and other Employers: Need for Communication and Engagement. February 6

  • The Week in Committees | Week of January 30. January 30

  • Mandatory Paid Family and Medical Leave, Other Leave Changes. January 27

  • New Legislation. January 27

  • Extended Deadline: Worksite Wellness Award Application Now Open. January 26

  • Registration Open for HTS/Schedule B Classification Training for Exporters. January 26

  • Forgiveness Application Now Available for Short Term Forgivable Loan Program. January 25

  • TheAgricultural and Forestry Trade Show Assistance | January 31 Deadlines. January 23

  • Week in Committees | Week of January 23. January 23

  • Slow Start to New Legislature but Significant Issues Expected; Employer Engagement will be Critical.  January 13

  • New Legislation of Interest to Vermont Employers.  January 13

  • The Week in Committees | Week of January 9.  January 10