On May 30, 2018, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed bill H.707, titled “An Act Relating to the Prevention of Sexual Harassment” (the “Act”). Effect on July 1, 2018, the Act provides expansive protections for employees and prospective employees, as well as some groundbreaking employer obligations and potential penalties for violations of the law.
Among its key provisions, the Act:
- Applies to all persons “hired to perform work or services,” thereby covering independent contractors and unpaid interns;
- Prohibits employers from requiring any employee or prospective ...
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