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Vermont FMLA guide – eligibility, leave types & employer obligations

Comprehensive Vermont Family & Medical Leave guide for HR and employees—covering types of leave (including short‑term and paid leave), eligibility rules, notice procedures, and job/benefit restoration.

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by Jean L. Schmidt and Susan A.P. Woodhouse, Littler

This comprehensive guide explores Vermont’s family and medical leave laws, detailing key requirements for employers and employees. It covers unpaid parental and family leave, short-term family leave provisions, eligibility criteria, and compliance obligations under state regulations.

Whether you’re managing HR policies or planning time off, this resource ensures you understand Vermont’s leave rules.

In this guide, learn about:

  • Family and Medical Leave
    • Individual Liability Under the FMLA
    • Same-Sex Marriage
    • Vermont Parental and Family Leave Act
    • Employer Coverage
    • Employee Eligibility
    • Length and Purpose of Leave
    • Employee Notice and Certification Requirements
    • Posting Requirements
    • Compensation and Benefits During Leave
    • Reinstatement
    • Prohibited Actions
  • Short-Term Family Leave
    • Employer Coverage
    • Employee Eligibility
    • Length and Purpose of Leave
    • Employee Notice Requirements
    • Use of Accrued Time
  • Interaction of Leave Laws
  • Future Developments

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

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Jurisdiction: Vermont

Latest updates

Updated to reflect amendments to family and medical leave and short-term family leave, effective July 1, 2025.

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