Blog Posts from Burlington VT
Vermont COVID-19 Employee Training Requirement
May 01, 2020
On Monday, April 27, VOSHA and the Vermont Department of Health released a required training and form certification.
From the Vermont State House | 4.24.2020
Apr 24, 2020
Governor Scott continued with his phased approach to slowly reopen certain sectors of business as Vermont health data shows continued improvement in containing COVID-19.
From the Vermont State House | 4.17
Apr 17, 2020
Today, Governor Scott announced Addendum 10 to his Executive Order. In Addendum 10, Governor Scott announces the process to beginning to open up some business sectors as of April 20, 2020 and also established new guidelines for businesses already open and those that are about to be.
From the Vermont State House | 4.10
Apr 10, 2020
An update from the Vermont State House regarding the State of Emergency extension, additional measures, and more.
Free Webinar for Burlington Employers Tomorrow
Apr 07, 2020
Tomorrow, April 8, at 12:00 pm, the City of Burlington will be hosting a Webinar where members of the accounting and banking community will address questions regarding the CARES Act, and Alexandra Clauss will be answering questions regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and unemployment.
Vermont Remote Notarization Rules
Mar 30, 2020
On March 24, 2020, the Vermont Secretary of State issued emergency administrative rules permitting signers and notaries to satisfy the personal appearance requirement for the notarization of documents through video conference technology.
Coronoavirus Update for Vermont Employers & HR Professionals: Answers to 7 FAQs
Mar 14, 2020
Today, many employers and human resources professionals are finding themselves in uncharted territory as the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been declared a national emergency and continues to impact communities around the world.
Vermont Supreme Court Upholds Burlington Telecom Sale
Jan 21, 2020
Friday, January 17, 2020, the Vermont Supreme Court issued an opinion that will give final resolution to the sale of Burlington Telecom by the City of Burlington and Blue Water Holdings LLC to Champlain Broadband, LLC.
Minimum Salary Level for Exempt Employees Set to Increase on 1/1/2020
Dec 10, 2019
On September 27, 2019, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) published a new final rule (the “2019 Final Rule”) revising regulations under the Fair Labor Standard Act (“FLSA”).
LIFT Giving Circle Donates Over $18K to Steps To End Domestic Violence
Nov 15, 2019
On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, the members of LIFT (Locally Impacting the Future Together) Giving Circle presented a collective donation of $18,500 to Steps to End Domestic Violence (Steps)’s Children’s Program.