§ 975 - Enforcement and preemption - Vermont Statutes

§ 975. Enforcement and preemption TITLE 3ExecutivePART IGenerallyCHAPTER 27. STATE EMPLOYEES LABOR RELATIONS ACTSubchapter IV-A. Whistleblower Protection

§ 975. Enforcement and preemption

(a) Nothing in this subchapter shall be deemed to diminish the rights, privileges, or remedies of a state employee under other federal or state law or under any collective bargaining agreement or employment contract, except the limitation on multiple actions as set forth in this section.

(b) A state employee who files a claim of retaliation for protected activity with the Vermont labor relations board may not bring such a claim in superior court.

(c) A state employee who files a claim under this subchapter in superior court may not bring a claim of retaliation for protected activity under a grievance procedure or similar process available to the employee. (Added 2007, No. 128 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. May 13, 2008.)