Vermont labor laws
The pay and leave rules Vermont employers most often ask about: posting salary ranges, paid sick leave, overtime and state leave programs.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: ago.vermont.gov, labor.vermont.gov.
RequiredPay ranges in job ads
YesStatewide paid sick leave
NoState paid leave or disability program
$14.42Minimum wage
Pay transparency
Status: in effect since July 1, 2025. Who's covered: 5+ employees.
compensation or range in postings (incl. tip ranges) for VT-based or VT-serving roles
Employers may not ask applicants about their pay history.
Paid sick leave
Vermont requires paid sick leave: 1 hour per 52 hours worked, capped at 40 hours. Coverage: all employers (employees 18+ hrs/wk, 20+ wks/yr).
Overtime
Non-exempt employees earn 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Vermont require salary ranges in job postings?
- Yes. compensation or range in postings (incl. tip ranges) for VT-based or VT-serving roles Coverage: 5+ employees.
- Is paid sick leave required in Vermont?
- Yes. 1 hour per 52 hours worked, up to 40 hours.
- When is overtime due in Vermont?
- For non-exempt employees, at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek.