News & Events

Firm Secures Victory Against Claim for Unpaid Overtime Wages

May 24, 2022

The firm Primmer, Piper, Eggleston & Cramer is pleased to announce that it secured a significant victory before the Vermont Supreme Court for one of its bank clients against a former employee claiming unpaid overtime wages. In a lengthy and robust decision, the Supreme Court noted that the question presented on appeal “appears to be a matter of national first impression.” In closely examining the overtime requirements set forth in the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, followed by the State of Vermont, the Supreme Court agreed with the lower court’s conclusion that the bank’s method for calculating commissions that included deductions for wages already paid complied with the law so long as it met the minimum wage and overtime thresholds.

Time Off: What's Required, What's Not, and Putting It All Together

Jan 26, 2022

Are you confused by your employer obligations to provide your employees with time off? What happens when an employee misses time for a work-related injury, or when FMLA is used up? Are my remote employees working in other states entitled to the same leaves as my Vermont employees? When is a personal leave of absence appropriate? How does the ADA factor in? Join us for an opportunity to learn or fine-tune your understanding of the interaction between statutory leaves and your own organizational leave policies. This session will provide you with the tools to strategically evaluate your leave practices for compliance and alignment with your company culture, and to appropriately discern and respond to workplace leave situations.

COVID-19 and the Workplace - a Legal Perspective

Jan 11, 2022

Join attorneys Alexandra Clauss and Ben Traverse on Wednesday, January 19th via Zoom for a discussion of workplace best practices and an opportunity to ask your questions regarding the ever-changing environment.

COVID-19 Vaccination in the Workplace Forum

Apr 19, 2021

On Thursday, April 29, from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center hosts a forum regarding COVID-19 Vaccination in the Workplace. Are you considering requiring or encouraging workers to get the vaccine? Are you wondering, can this legally happen? What's allowed, and what are the limits? What are the HR and legal challenges?