Enforcement — Vermont Code § 493
Vermont Code § 493 — Enforcement. Reproduced from the official Vermont Statutes Online, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 493. Enforcement
- (a) If any employer fails to comply with any of the provisions of this subchapter, the
employee may bring an action in the Civil Division of the Superior Court seeking compensatory
and punitive damages or equitable relief, including restraint of prohibited acts,
restitution of wages or other benefits, reinstatement, costs, reasonable attorney’s
fees, and other appropriate relief. (b) The Attorney General or a State’s Attorney may enforce the provisions of this subchapter
by bringing an action in Superior Court for legal and equitable relief and may conduct
civil investigations in accordance with the procedures established in 9 V.S.A. §§ 2458-2461 as though a violation of this subchapter were an unfair act in commerce. (Amended 1999, No. 138 (Adj. Sess.), § 6a; 2015, No. 121 (Adj. Sess.), § 3.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Vermont Statutes Online § 493
- Jurisdiction: Vermont
- Code: Vermont Statutes Online
- Subject: Enforcement
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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