Vermont employment requirements
- Minimum wage
- State minimum is $14.42/hour, but it does not cover nannies. The federal $7.25/hour floor applies.
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay after 40 hours in a week
- Sick leave
- Required, 1 hour per 52 hours worked, up to 40 hours a year
- Worker protections
At-will employment state
- Good to know
- Vermont's sick time law covers a nanny who averages 18 or more hours a week. You may ask a new nanny to wait up to one year before using it.
Frequently asked questions
How much sick leave do I need to provide in Vermont?
Vermont requires paid sick leave for employees. The accrual rate is 1 hour per 52 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year. The contract builder fills in what a full-time nanny must be allowed, and you can always offer more.
What is the minimum wage in Vermont?
Vermont's minimum wage of $14.42/hour does not apply to a nanny working in a family's home, so the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour applies instead.