We’ve had some nice days here in Vermont. Though most people may not greet a sunshiny day with concern about ultraviolet (UV) protection, it is something we must be mindful about. UV radiation comes from the sun and man-made sources like tanning beds. The most common cancer in the United States, skin cancer, is primarily… Continue reading Sun Protection Products and UV Exposure Risk
Drug and alcohol testing (updated to include recreational marijuana)
I suspect one of my employees is coming to work under the influence of alcohol or using drugs at work. What can I do? Vermont’s drug testing law does not prevent employers from investigating or addressing potential workplace misconduct or safety issues relating to drug and alcohol use in the same way they would investigate other workplace… Continue reading Drug and alcohol testing (updated to include recreational marijuana)
Vermonter of the Month: Claire Hancock
This is a monthly series in which the Attorney General will feature a Vermonter doing exemplary work in their community. Have someone you think should be featured? Email AGO.CAP@vermont.gov. Claire Hancock is a licensed clinical social worker at Copley Hospital. Through 31 years of service, Claire has been a literal and tireless lifeline to people… Continue reading Vermonter of the Month: Claire Hancock
Announcing: The Elder Protection Initiative
Last Friday, on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, our office made an important announcement: we launched a new unit focused on protecting older Vermonters. It’s called the Elder Protection Initiative, or EPI. The EPI is team of attorneys, investigators and staff from across the VT Attorney General’s Office (from its Criminal, Public Protection and Human… Continue reading Announcing: The Elder Protection Initiative
Vermonter of the Month: The Mercy Connections “Justice League”
This is a monthly series in which the Attorney General features Vermonters doing exemplary work in their community. Have someone you think should be featured? Email AGO.CAP@vermont.gov. This month we are honoring a team of people as our “Vermonters of the Month.” The Mercy Connections “Justice League” team works on the Justice and Mentoring program.… Continue reading Vermonter of the Month: The Mercy Connections “Justice League”