VT H0344

Employers would be prohibited from discharging employees without "good cause," defined as a reasonable, good-faith reason related to a legitimate business purpose or employment of fewer than 90 days

"Good cause" excludes termination reasons that are trivial, arbitrary, capricious, or unrelated to legitimate business needs; failure to satisfactorily perform job duties qualifies as a legitimate business reason

Employers must post notice of these employee protections in a conspicuous workplace location using a form provided by the Commissioner

Existing employee rights under law, contracts, or collective bargaining agreements are preserved and not limited by this bill

Effective date: July 1, 2025