Vermont

Below you will find any recent or upcoming changes to the family and medical leave and/or leave income replacement benefit law(s) within this state.

Last Updated: 03/25/2025

Vermont Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (VT FMLI)

What is the Update?

Vermont has implemented a paid family and medical leave insurance program (VT FMLI). Private employers can choose to opt-in to the program as of February 15, 2024, while individual employees may opt-in to the program as of July 1, 2025. If employers or individual employees enroll into the program, employers must collect employee FMLI premiums on behalf of the employee and remit them to the VT FMLI program. As a reminder, contribution rates are specific to each individual employer or employee plan.

Handbook/Policy Updates

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Notice Requirements

There is no legal requirement currently for employers to notify their workers of this law. Employers who choose to offer VT FMLI to its employees will be provided with materials from The Hartford.

Larkin Action

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Further Company Considerations

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