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…
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…
Dear Chamber Members, Happy Summer! When it rains it pours – or when it’s hot it’s HOT! We here at the Chamber continue to work on behalf of our members to promote our region, grow tourism and put lots of effort into attracting people to move to our region to bolster the population and increase…
Hello Chamber Members! The spring finds us very busy with lots of new projects! First – if you are interested in signing up for our FACES Directory 2018, don’t delay! The Chamber is involved with the “Stay to Stay” pilot program with the Vermont Department of Tourism in which three communities (Bennington and Brattleboro too)…
Medical Case Management Medical Case Management refers to the planning and coordination of health care services appropriate to achieve the goal of medical rehabilitation. Medical case management may include, but is not limited to: Care assessment, including a personal interview with the injured employee Assistance in developing, implementing and coordinating a medical care plan for…
Girls on the Run VT Central 5K Girls on the Run is excited to announce that their one-of-a-kind 5K celebration will be held at a NEW VENUE this year and they can not wait to celebrate with YOU! On Saturday, May 19, 2018 over 1,000 girls, coaches, family members and friends of GOTR will lace…
Hello Chamber Members! Breathe Deep…Spring is finally here! The Chamber has been buzzing with activity as we prepare for our 33rd Annual Golf Classic sponsored by Bar Harbor Bank and Trust! It is hard for me to imagine what the Chamber was like in 1985 when this first began! The tradition continues at the Rutland…
Working Together is Helping! That’s right whether you can see it or not, every positive step we take together towards a prosperous community is working, yet there is more to do. Picture us, (yes all of us; living, working and playing here in the Rutland Region, members and non-members, young and old alike), being two…