Vermont Statutes Title 3 Sec. 963
Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 3 Sec. 963
- Employee: means a State employee as defined by subdivision (5) of this section except as the context requires otherwise. See
- gender identity: means an individual's actual or perceived gender identity, or gender-related characteristics intrinsically related to an individual's gender or gender-identity, regardless of the individual's assigned sex at birth. See
- Person: includes one or more individuals, the State of Vermont, Vermont State Colleges, University of Vermont, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs, employee organizations, labor organizations, partnerships, corporations, legal representatives, trustees, or any other natural or legal entity whatsoever. See
- sexual orientation: means female or male homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality. See
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States may apply to the District of Columbia and any territory and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. See
§ 963. Membership; employees’ rights
An employee organization entering into an agreement shall not:
(1) discriminate against a person seeking or holding membership therein on account of race, color, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin;
(2) penalize a member for exercising a right guaranteed by the Constitution or laws of the United States or the State of Vermont;
(3) cause or attempt to cause the discharge from employment of employees who refuse membership therein because of religious beliefs. (Added 1969, No. 113, § 1; amended 1991 No. 135 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 1999, No. 19, § 2; 2007, No. 41, § 3.)