Senate passes bill to fight sexual harassment in the workplace

Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas, D-Bradford. File photo by Morgan True/VTDigger
The Senate has passed a bill (H.707) that would outlaw workplace policies that tend to silence those who try to come forward with sexual harassment claims.
The measure, which has already been approved by the House and has the support of Gov. Phil Scott, also would provide educational resources to help reduce instances of harassment in the workplace. It received unanimous backing in the Senate.
Among its provisions, the le