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Legislative/regulatory issues

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Rebating

Does Vermont have a law that prohibits rebating?

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Automobile glass repair shop regulation

What are the laws regulating automobile glass repair shops on insurance claims?

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Renewal of insurance policies

What are the laws in Vermont regulating the renewal of insurance policies?

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Family Leave Act—who pays?

I would like clarification on the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. Who pays for the employee’s medical coverage if the employee takes a leave under this federal act?

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C.L.U.E. reports

Does a company using Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange, a data bank maintained by LexisNexis, have to release a copy of the C.L.U.E. report to the agent of the client?

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The mailbox rule

My client received a notice of cancellation for nonpayment and mailed the premium before the date of cancellation. If the payment isn’t received until after the date of cancellation, can the carrier cancel the policy?

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Recreational drone registration

My client just bought a drone for each of her sons and herself. Does she have to register them and how does she go about doing so?

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Subpoenas

I just received a subpoena in connection with policies placed on behalf of my client. What is it and how should I respond?

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DOL overtime—biweekly pay

Employees in my agency are on a biweekly pay schedule. If one of my employees who is eligible for overtime works over 40 hours in the first week of a pay period, can I have them work less in the second week in order to avoid paying overtime?