§ 1421. Smoking in the workplace; prohibition (a) The possession of lighted tobacco products or use of tobacco substitutes as defined in 7 V.S.A. § 1001 is prohibited in any workplace. (b)(1) As used in this subchapter, “workplace” means an enclosed structure where employees perform services for an employer, including restaurants, bars, and other establishments […]
§ 1426. Enforcement (a) An employee aggrieved by an employer’s failure to comply with the provisions of this subchapter may file a complaint with the Department of Health. (b) In addition to any other authority provided by law, the Commissioner of Health or a hearing officer designated by the Commissioner may, after notice and an […]
§ 1427. Employee rights (a) An employer shall not discharge or discipline or otherwise discriminate against an employee because that employee assisted in the supervision or enforcement of this chapter. (b) Any employee who believes that he or she has been discharged or otherwise discriminated against in violation of this section may, within 30 days […]
§ 1428. Municipal ordinances Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to supersede or in any manner affect a municipal smoking ordinance provided that the provisions of such ordinance are at least as protective of the rights of nonsmokers as the provisions of this subchapter. (Added 1987, No. 69, § 2, eff. July 1, 1988.)
