Vermont H0239 establishes rights for temporary state employees, including health insurance benefits and collective bargaining rights.

Vermont H0239 amends state law to establish certain rights for temporary state employees. It mandates that temporary employees who have worked for six months receive health insurance benefits meeting the Affordable Care Act's minimum essential coverage standards, including coverage for dependents. The bill also extends whistleblower protections, rights, and remedies to temporary employees, except for certain specified positions. Additionally, it allows long-term temporary employees to collectively bargain. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Vermont H0239 establishes rights for temporary state employees, including health insurance benefits and collective bargaining rights.

Vermont H0239 amends state law to establish certain rights for temporary state employees. It mandates that temporary employees who have worked for six months receive health insurance benefits meeting the Affordable Care Act's minimum essential coverage standards, including coverage for dependents. The bill also extends whistleblower protections, rights, and remedies to temporary employees, except for certain specified positions. Additionally, it allows long-term temporary employees to collectively bargain. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025.