Vermont S0230 mandates employers to consider employee requests for flexible working arrangements twice a year.

Vermont S0230 establishes a requirement for employers to consider employee requests for flexible working arrangements at least twice per calendar year. The bill defines "flexible working arrangement" as changes in the employee's regular working arrangements, excluding vacation or routine scheduling. Employers must discuss these requests in good faith and propose alternatives. The employer must consider the request and decide whether it can be granted without being inconsistent with business operations, which includes factors such as additional costs or detrimental effects on business quality.

Vermont S0230 mandates employers to consider employee requests for flexible working arrangements twice a year.

Vermont S0230 establishes a requirement for employers to consider employee requests for flexible working arrangements at least twice per calendar year. The bill defines "flexible working arrangement" as changes in the employee's regular working arrangements, excluding vacation or routine scheduling. Employers must discuss these requests in good faith and propose alternatives. The employer must consider the request and decide whether it can be granted without being inconsistent with business operations, which includes factors such as additional costs or detrimental effects on business quality.