Vermont Employment Laws
Finding and maintaining gainful employment is essential to thriving in the United States, which is why a combination of federal and state laws regulate certain aspects of employment.
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Welcome to FindLaw's section on Vermont employment laws of Vermont. This section includes employee protections in Vermont law that coincide with federal law protections and minimum wage regulations. Find the section you need quickly, whether you are a Vermont employer or a Vermont employee.
Topics are broken down into state law issues like:
Collective bargaining agreements and the right to work
Occupational safety
Sick leave and time off
Vermont minimum wage
Click on one of the following links to learn more about Vermont's employment laws.
Learn About Vermont Employment Laws
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This section discusses the Vermont minimum wage rate, overtime calculations, and rest periods. Learn more about tipped employee wages, child labor laws, and base rate for minimum wage.
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This section lists all Vermont state holidays, such as Labor Day, whether employees are paid if they fall during a workweek, and how they affect their payday.
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This section details Vermont's whistleblower protections. The Vermont Department of Labor prohibits retaliation against employees. This means employers must have fair employment practices. Suppose an employee reports unfair practices to the department or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In that case, firing or demoting them is illegal.
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This section overviews Vermont's overtime pay laws and what it means for employee pay. It references wage laws, work hours, and how to calculate overtime pay.
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This section covers whether Vermont has right-to-work laws, how these laws correspond to federal union rights, and what protections employees may have, such as town meeting leave, military leave, or vacation leave.
Vermont Civil Statute of Limitations
This section details the state and federal civil rights and the timeline for lawsuits against employers. Lawsuits can range from sexual harassment to workplace safety violations concerning minors working conditions. Federal law discrimination against national origin, sexual orientation, age, and disability are not allowed.
Talk to a Vermont Employment Lawyer
If you think you were wrongfully denied jury duty leave, sick leave, or wonder about exemptions to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), meet with a Vermont employment lawyer. From layoffs to federal law violations, an experienced lawyer can help you decide if you ned to file a suit under Vermont law.
Eligible employees may have earned sick time or need to know if time off is paid for family member medical leave (Family and Medical Leave Act or FMLA). Full-time employees may seek a lawyer to discuss health insurance concerns and violations of reasonable opportunity discussions. Workers' compensation is a large part of Vermont labor laws that a Vermont lawyer can help with.