Committee hears testimony on H.459 after workers report being signed up for family leave without consent On Feb. 25 the House General & Housing committee heard testimony on H.459, which would prevent employers from using workers' compensation leave to exhaust Parental and Family Leave Act (PFLA) time without an employee's consent; witnesses described multiple cases and asked the Attorney General’s office for a written opinion.

New legislation could protect Vermont workers from losing family leave time without their consent after being enrolled in workers' compensation—hear the shocking testimonies that sparked this crucial debate!

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