Vermont Wage and Hour Law

Minimum Wage in Vermont

The current minimum wage in Vermont is $8.06 per hour. If the federal minimum wage exceeds the state rate, the Vermont minimum wage will be replaced with the federal rate.

On the first of every year, the Vermont minimum wage will be increased by 5% or the percentage increase of the CPI, not seasonally adjusted.

Vermont overtime law exempts the following establishments:

• Retail and service
• Restaurants
• Hotels and motels
• Seasonal amusement and recreation
• Transportation workers who are not covered by federal overtime laws

Overtime Pay Law in Vermont

Vermont overtime law states that most workers should receive overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 during a single workweek. However, certain employees are exempt under Vermont overtime law including those working in hotels, retail, recreation, service, nursing homes or hospitals. Employees who are not subject to Vermont overtime laws may be subject to federal overtime if either of the following is true:

• The employer is engaged in interstate commerce
• The company records an annual gross volume of sales of at least $500,000.

For more information on wage and hour law in Vermont, visit the website of the VT Dept. of Labor.

Final Wages

Employees who are fired must be paid within 72 hours of the termination. Workers who quit must be paid on the last regular payday; if no regular payday exists, he or she should be paid on the following Friday.

For more information, view the Vermont Department of Labor Website