§ 6909. Retaliatory action by employer prohibited
No employer or supervisor may discharge; demote; transfer; reduce pay, benefits, or work privileges; prepare a negative work performance evaluation; or take any other action detrimental to any employee who files a good faith report in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, by reason of the report. Any person making a report under this chapter shall have a civil cause of action for appropriate compensatory and punitive damages against any person who causes detrimental changes in the employment status of the reporting party by reason of his or her making a report. (Added 1985, No. 78, § 9; amended 2013, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 86, eff. May 20, 2014.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Chapter 69 - Reports of Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults
§ 6903. Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults
§ 6904. Nature and content of report; to whom made
§ 6908. Immunity from liability
§ 6909. Retaliatory action by employer prohibited
§ 6910. Interference by caregiver
§ 6911. Records of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
§ 6912. Public education and disclosure of rights and duties; posting of notice
§ 6913. Penalties; abuse; neglect; exploitation; mandatory reporter’s failure to report
§ 6914. Access to criminal records
§ 6915. Access to financial information
§ 6932. Jurisdiction and venue
§ 6936. Emergency relief; hearings
§ 6952. Civil action for relief from financial exploitation
§ 6953. Other relief still available
§ 6961. Vermont Vulnerable Adult Fatality Review Team established