Vermont Labor Laws: An Employer's Overview

Overtime

Vermont follows the federal rule: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek, with no separate daily-overtime requirement.

Minimum Wage

Vermont sets a minimum wage above the federal $7.25 and updates it periodically — confirm the current figure before running payroll.

Breaks

Vermont requires meal breaks for longer shifts.

Paid Sick Leave & Final Pay

Vermont mandates paid sick leave. Final-paycheck timing is state-specific — see the dedicated guides linked below for details, and always confirm against the official source.

Vermont Labor-Law Snapshot

A quick Vermont snapshot: the minimum wage is $14.42/hour (about $7.17 above the federal $7.25), overtime is about $21.63/hour, Vermont mandates paid sick leave (typically ~1 hour earned per 30 worked), and a final paycheck is due within 72 hours of the discharge on discharge.

For Vermont employers these rules interact with timekeeping: accurate, audit-logged hours drive overtime, sick-leave accrual, final pay, and break records. Vermont requires meal breaks on longer shifts and does not mandate paid rest breaks; a final paycheck is due by the next regular payday (or the next Friday if there is no scheduled payday) when an employee resigns. Confirm current Vermont figures with the state labor office before relying on any single number.

Official Sources

• U.S. DOL — Minimum wage by state
• U.S. DOL — State overtime
• U.S. DOL — State labor offices

More Vermont Guides

Labor Law Overview in Other States

Vermont Labor Law Overview: Frequently Asked Questions