Blog Posts from Alexandra H. Clauss

Most employers will be prohibited from asking about an individual’s criminal history record on initial employment applications after July 1, 2017, the date Vermont’s “ban the box” statute takes effect.

Recently, Vermont became the fifth state in the nation to pass a paid sick leave law for most employees. The following Q&A article by attorney Alexandra Clauss recently appeared in Vermont Business Magazine.…

On June 15, Primmer’s Alexandra Clauss will be presenting on FMLA and ADA compliance in Burlington. The seminar, which will be held at the Holiday Inn, Williston Road, will cover multiple compliance issues,…

President Obama announced this morning that effective December 1, 2016, the new minimum salary level for executive, administrative, and professional employee exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act will be $913 per week or $47,476 per year

Primmer will be hosting a webinar for clients and friends on Recent Employment Law Developments in the 2016 Vermont Legislature (including Paid Sick Leave). The informative webinar will be led by Gary…

Earlier this month, Alexandra Clauss and Jon Eggleston were business panel speakers at the Carrefour Québec International conference. The conference, which was held at the Hotel Jay & Conference Center…

Alexandra H. Clauss, Alexandra E. Edelman, Shireen T. Hart, Ralphine N. O’Rourke and their colleagues are pleased to announce that Primmer is the 2016 event sponsor for the Greater Burlington Women’s Forum (“GBWF”). The…

Alexandra Clauss presents this alert to provide information about Vermont’s Earned Sick Time bill.  The Earned Sick Time bill, or H.187, has passed the house and senate and is awaiting Governor Shumlin’s…

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Beginning July 1, 2018, Vermont joined several states that are taking steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The law applies to all employers in Vermont, regardless of size. It's critical for employers to be aware of these changes and take necessary steps for compliance