Employment Preemption in Vermont (2026)

2 rules on the books across Vermont. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Minimum Wage Preemption

Whether your state prevents cities from setting a higher local minimum wage, and what the statewide wage floor is.

Vermont sets a statewide minimum wage under 21 V.S.A. 384 but does not preempt local minimum wage ordinances, allowing…

Whether your state blocks cities from mandating paid sick leave or paid family leave for private employers.

Vermont's Earned Sick Time Act under 21 V.S.A. 481 establishes statewide paid sick leave for most employees, with…