Vermont Final Paycheck Laws
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Vermont Law
Within 72 hours of termination
Vermont has strict final pay requirements. For involuntary terminations, all earned wages including accrued vacation must be paid within 72 hours. For voluntary resignations, payment is due by the next scheduled payday or the Friday following the resignation. What this means for employers: Prepare final pay calculations immediately upon termination. Include all accrued vacation in the final paycheck. Missing the 72-hour deadline for terminations can result in penalties.
Vermont treats accrued vacation as earned wages that must be paid upon separation. This applies regardless of the reason for separation - voluntary resignation, termination, layoff, or retirement. 'Use-it-or-lose-it' policies are generally NOT enforceable for accrued vacation. What this means for employers: Track vacation accruals carefully. Include all earned vacation in final paychecks. You may cap the maximum vacation that can be accrue, but cannot forfeit already-accrued time.
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Vermont Final Paycheck Requirements
| Scenario | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Employee is fired or laid off | Within 72 hours of termination |
| Employee quits with notice | By the next regular payday or the Friday following resignation, whichever comes first |
| Employee quits without notice | By the next regular payday or the Friday following resignation, whichever comes first |
| PTO/Vacation payout required? | Yes |
Penalties
Vermont does not have specific statutory penalties for late final paychecks. However, employees may still file wage claims and employers could face other consequences.
PTO/Vacation Payout
Vermont treats accrued vacation as earned wages that must be paid upon separation. This applies regardless of the reason for separation - voluntary resignation, termination, layoff, or retirement. 'Use-it-or-lose-it' policies are generally NOT enforceable for accrued vacation. What this means for employers: Track vacation accruals carefully. Include all earned vacation in final paychecks. You may cap the maximum vacation that can be accrue, but cannot forfeit already-accrued time.
Additional Notes
Vermont has strict final pay requirements. For involuntary terminations, all earned wages including accrued vacation must be paid within 72 hours. For voluntary resignations, payment is due by the next scheduled payday or the Friday following the resignation. What this means for employers: Prepare final pay calculations immediately upon termination. Include all accrued vacation in the final paycheck. Missing the 72-hour deadline for terminations can result in penalties.
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