b2b2f758_ite_of_the_Governor_of_Vermont__Initiative
[What it does] Ensures a more stringent standard for review for equal pay claims; creates a right to request flexible working arrangements that must be considered by employers and granted, unless inconsistent with business operations or legal or contractual obligations, and creates a committee to study the issue of paid family leave and make recommendations regarding potential legislation. [How we got there] Gov. Shumlin signedEqual Pay Act (H.99) May 14, 2013. [Initiative] 
Equal pay for equal work.
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Initiative