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New Vermont Law to Provide Workers’ Comp to More Essential Workers During Pandemic April 30, 2020

Essential workers in all sorts of industries – from medical clinics to grocery stores – are faced with the reality that they may encounter someone with COVID-19 whenever they go to work. Instead of simply thanking these heroic men and women for continuing to clock in during ...

New Vermont Law to Provide Workers’ Comp to More Essential Workers During Pandemic April 30, 2020
Essential workers in all sorts of industries – from medical clinics to grocery stores – are faced with the reality that they may encounter someone with COVID-19 whenever they go to work. Instead of ...
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Pandemic Update: Vermont Governor Begins “Phased Restart” of Business & Services April 23, 2020
On April 17, 2020, Vermont Governor Phil Scott entered a new Executive Order “Addendum” which allows some return to work, effective April 20, 2020 until May 15, 2020. This “Phased Restart” of ...
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Does Vermont Workers’ Compensation Cover COVID-19 Claims? April 17, 2020
As testing for the COVID-19 novel coronavirus becomes more widely available, the number of injured workers who test positive for the virus will increase. Can Vermont workers claim the COVID-19 illness ...
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VIRUS Shelter-in-Place Order Makes For Hardships to Vermont’s Injured Workers: March 27, 2020
On March 24, 2020 Vermont Governor Phil Scott issued a “Stay Home / Stay Safe” Executive Order. Hospitals already are re-prioritizing services and canceling “elective” procedures including surgeries. ...
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Do My Medical Benefits End if I Return to Work? December 12, 2017
True or false: “Once you return to work, you can’t see the doctor anymore.” Answer: False. However, many people incorrectly believe the answer is “true.” Medical care is available for life of the ...
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Are There Other Claims or Benefits I Should Consider besides Workers' Compensation? October 23, 2017
This book addresses some of the most common issues in Vermont workers’ compensation claims. Nevertheless, you should also consider claims or benefits beyond the scope of workers’ compensation such as: ...
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