Vermont has an earned sick time mandate and various statutory leave entitlements. Vermont does not have a state-paid family and medical leave program.

Paid Sick Leave

Yes — Vermont Earned Sick Time Law

Paid Family Leave

Not statutorily required

Unpaid Family & Medical Leave

Program Federal FMLA
Duration Up to 12 weeks under FMLA in a 12-month period.
Eligibility FMLA: employers with 50+ employees, 12 months and 1,250 hours.

Vermont does not have a separate state family leave law.

Jury Duty Leave

Program Vermont Statutes Title 12, Section 3706
Paid? No — employers are not required to pay, but cannot penalize employees.

Employers must allow employees to serve on a jury. Employers cannot terminate or penalize employees for jury service.

Voting Leave

Program Vermont Statutes Title 17, Section 2122
Paid? Yes — up to 2 hours of paid time off.

Employees who do not have sufficient time outside working hours to vote are entitled to up to 2 hours of paid time off.

Domestic Violence Leave

Program Vermont Statutes Title 21, Section 462
Duration Reasonable time off for victims of domestic violence.
Eligibility All employees who are victims.
Paid? Unpaid, but employees may use accrued paid leave.

Leave can be used for medical care, legal proceedings, counseling, safety planning, or relocation.

Military Leave

Program Vermont Statutes Title 20, Section 263

Employees who are members of the National Guard or reserves are entitled to military leave.

Other Leave

Bereavement Leave

Not statutorily required.

Sources

This page is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the cited sources for current law before making employment decisions.