The Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division of DEC previously published notice of proposed rulemaking of PFAS as a class or subclass. As part of this process, a public informational meeting has been scheduled for October 16 at 1:00 pm to be held via Microsoft Teams. The link to join the Teams meeting is available […]
REMINDER | Technical Assistance Programs Available
Free technical assistance is now available through the Small Business Recovery Technical Assistance Program with support in a variety of areas being provided by the state’s 12 regional development corporations and other partners. Click here for more.
Updated Resources and Guidance from USDOL and OSHA
Independent Contractor Rule A new proposed rule would clarify employee and independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Click here. Farm Safety and Health Farm Safety and Health Week, observed every year during the third week of September, provides an opportunity to reflect on practices to keep agricultural workers safe and healthy all […]
Important Clarification on Economic Recovery Grant Guidance
ACCD guidance had previously stated that all businesses receiving a Vermont Emergency Economic Recovery Grant must spend the grant money by December 30, 2020. They have now been able to clarify that such businesses do not need to have fully expended these grant funds by December 30, 2020. If businesses need and are able to, […]
Updated Resources and Guidance from the IRS
Guidance on deferring certain employee Social Security tax withholding Notice 2020-65 provides guidance to employers for allowing deferred withholding and payment of an employee’s portion of the Social Security tax if their wages are below a certain amount. This relief generally applies to wages paid between September 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020. Click here. […]
Override of Global Warming Legislation Veto
The Senate Tuesday voted to override the Governor’s veto of H.688. This follows the House’s successful override vote last week. Enactment of H.688 over the Governor’s veto presents a number of concerns and challenges for the future. The biggest issues with H.688 are not necessarily about the issue of climate change. Rather, they concern the […]
Economic Recovery Grant Applications Closed
The Economic Recovery Grant Program (click here) is fully subscribed at this time. If you have an application that is in process, ACCD is continuing to process applications in the order they were submitted until the remaining money is gone. Potential new state assistance could be provided in the appropriations legislation working its way through […]
Reminder | Technical Assistance Program Now Available
Governor Scott and ACCD recently announced new resources for businesses navigating the COVID-19 crisis. Free technical assistance is now available through the Small Business Recovery Technical Assistance Program with support in a variety of areas being provided by the state’s 12 regional development corporations and other intermediaries. Companies are encouraged to review the assistance that […]
Trade Updates from A.N. Deringer
The following is provided by AIV member A.N. Deringer: Electronic Phytosanitary Certificates Functionality Moving to ACE US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will deploy functionality to integrate Electronic Phytosanitary Certificates (ePhyto) into the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) on September 26, 2020. This change will help automate phytosanitary certificates by using the Animal and Plant Health […]
Worksite Wellness Virtual Workshop Series
The Vermont Department of Health will be offering a worksite wellness virtual workshop series free of charge, although registration is required. Please note there is a maximum of 100 participants in each session. Sessions will be recorded and available for those not able to participate live. October 15: A Connected Workplace; Taking Action against Stress, […]