Vermont
Complete guide to Vermont leave laws including VFMLA, parental leave, earned sick time, and short-term family leave requirements.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory annual leave requirement
Pro-rata: N/A - employer discretion
Carryover: Determined by employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: 40
Statutory pay: Regular hourly rate
Eligibility: Employees working 18+ hours/week after 1 year
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks
Paternity: 12 weeks
Adoption: 12 weeks
Shared leave: 12 weeks total
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Short-term Family Leave: 24 hours per year (paid)
Bereavement: Employer discretion (unpaid)
Jury Duty: Duration of service (paid)
Crime Victim Leave: Reasonable time (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain leave records for 3 years
Penalties: Civil penalties up to $10,000 for violations
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day (Town Meeting Day): 2025-02-17
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Independence Day: 2025-07-04
Bennington Battle Day: 2025-08-16
Frequently asked questions
Does Vermont have state-mandated sick leave?
Yes, Vermont requires employers with 6+ employees to provide up to 40 hours of earned sick time per year.
What is the Vermont Parental and Family Leave Act?
VPFLA provides 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for birth, adoption, or serious health conditions. It applies to employers with 10+ employees.
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