Vermont Overtime & Paycheck Calculator
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Vermont Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: 21 V.S.A. § 384
Vermont minimum wage is $13.67/hr ($6.84 tipped direct wage). Mandatory Earned Sick Time Act applies.
Employee Statutory Rights (VT)
- ✓ Statutory minimum wage of $13.67/hr.
- ✓ Earned Sick Time accrual (1 hour per 52 hours worked).
- ✓ 1.5x overtime over 40 hours.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (VT)
- § Pay tipped staff at least $6.84/hr direct cash wage.
- § Provide weekly paystubs.
- § Maintain payroll logs.
Vermont Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Vermont for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation 21 V.S.A. § 384, the 2026 minimum wage in Vermont is $13.67 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Vermont mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Vermont follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in Vermont take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Vermont permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $6.83/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $6.84/hr.
Common Vermont Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Failing to track paid sick leave accrual.
Tip credit shortfalls.
Delayed paychecks.
Did Your Employer Violate Vermont Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from 21 V.S.A. § 384
Based on Vermont labor code standards (21 V.S.A. § 384), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Employer Statutory Violation & Penalty Risk Audit
Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Vermont
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & VT Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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