Vermont sets a statewide indexed minimum wage under 21 V.S.A. §384, currently $14.01 and rising toward $15+, that applies in Burlington. Vermont law does not authorize cities to set higher local minimum wages.
Under Vermont's Fair Employment Practices Act and 21 V.S.A. §384, the state minimum wage adjusts annually by 5% or CPI, whichever is smaller. Burlington has explored living wage policies for city contractors but cannot impose a citywide private-sector minimum wage above Vermont's floor. Tipped service workers receive a tip credit subminimum of roughly half the standard wage, with employers required to make up any shortfall. The city does enforce its own living-wage standard for contractors performing work for Burlington under city procurement policy.
Wage and hour violations are enforced by the Vermont Department of Labor with back wages, liquidated damages, and civil penalties. City living-wage breaches by contractors can result in contract termination and debarment.
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Burlington Code of Ordinances §21-13 sets citywide quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, during which noise plainly audible between apartments or houses is d...
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