RETURNING AN INJURED EMPLOYEE TO WORK Safety and training are the primary means of minimizing and reducing work injuries. After an injury has occurred, however, the primary way to reduce workers’ compensation costs and provide benefits is by assisting the injured worker in return to work. Employers and employees should become familiar with the benefits…
Winter in August 2018 Due to predicted thunderstorms and for everyone’s safety we are moving to the Vermont Farmers Food Center 251 West St., Rutland Winter In August is held annually by the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce, originally held as a recognition of the ski industry’s contribution to the regional economy, has become a…
Workers’ Compensation statutory changes creating a PTSD presumption for Police, Fire fighters and EMT’s diagnosed by a mental health professional and incurred during service in the line of duty. AND New legal standard for determining whether any worker’s mental injury/mental stress claim is compensable under the Workers’ Compensation Act. The Legislature amended the Vermont Workers’…
Opportunity is all Around Us To believe or not to believe… That is the first question. Why, because if you do not believe there are opportunities available to you here and now, the way you think will guide you blindly and you’ll miss a chance for positive change. Whereas, if you believe there are opportunities…
Nominate Your Choice For Business Leader of the Year! The Chamber is currently soliciting nominations for Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year for 2018. Nomination criteria for consideration could include: * Member of the Chamber * Provides or Creates Jobs * Investment in Rutland County * Community Involvement and Support If…
The Chamber is excited to present the 2nd Annual Real Rutland Feud on Saturday, February 23rd at the Paramount Theatre. We are looking for 8 Businesses to go head to head in this fun event while raising funds for the Regional Marketing Initiative. The cost for a team to participate in this “fun”draiser is $1,500…
We Welcome All to Winter in August Mark your Calendar… Tuesday August 14, 2018 from 5-8pm on Merchants Row, Downtown Rutland Year in and year out, Winter in August has proven to be one of the most enjoyable, fun, energizing and unifying community events of the year, when The Mountains come to the City. Oh,…
The Army’s mission is to fight and win our Nation’s wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across the full range of military operations and spectrum of conflict in support of combatant commanders. At the US Army Recruiting Station in Rutland you can learn how to serve your country while learning valuable life and educational…
Workers’ Compensation Assessment Fund What is the Workers’ Compensation Assessment Fund? The workers’ compensation administration fund was created to provide the funds necessary to administer Vermont’s Workers’ Compensation Program. The fund consists of contributions from employers, based on the Workers’ Compensation Assessment Rate. The statutory reference for the Workers’ Compensation Administration Fund is available at…
New Laws Effective July 1st Attorney General’s Office Small Business Initiative would like you to know about some new laws that are effective July 1, 2018 that may effect your business. New laws taking effect July 1st include: o VT recreational marijuana, Act 86, (see our office’s guidance to learn more) o Protections in credit…