Vermont Leave Laws for Employers
Complete guide to Vermont employee leave requirements, including sick leave, family leave, and FMLA compliance.
🤒Vermont Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Accrual Rate
1 hour per 52 hours worked
Maximum Accrual
40 hours
Employer Threshold
1+ employees
Waiting Period
1 year (then available as accrued)
Carryover
Yes, up to 40 hours
Effective Date
January 1, 2017
Vermont Earned Sick Time Law covers all employers.
👨👩👧Vermont Paid Family and Medical Leave
Maximum Duration
12 weeks
Wage Replacement
90% of wages (up to cap)
Employer Threshold
1+ employees
Effective Date
July 1, 2025 (benefits begin)
Recently enacted program. Contributions begin 2025, benefits available mid-2025.
📋Other Vermont Leave Requirements
Jury Duty Leave
Employers must provide leave for jury duty.
Voting Leave
No state law (same-day registration available).
Bereavement Leave
No state-mandated bereavement leave.
Domestic Violence Leave
Employees entitled to leave for crime victim-related activities.
⚖️FMLA in Vermont
Vermont Parental and Family Leave Act covers employers with 10+ employees.
✅Vermont Employer Compliance Checklist
- ✓Provide earned sick time
- ✓Vermont PFLA for 10+ employee employers
- ✓Prepare for paid family leave (2025)
- ✓Crime victim leave
🔔Recent Changes in Vermont
Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance enacted, effective 2025.
🏢Vermont Leave Guides by Industry
📋Vermont Leave Types
👔Leave Management by Role
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