Vermont Family Leave Laws 2026
Last updated: · Source: Vermont labor department
Vermont · Leave Laws 2026
Federal FMLA
Applies (50+ employees)
State Leave Law
None beyond federal FMLA
State Employer Threshold
Follows federal (50+)
Paid Family Leave
None
Bereavement Leave
10 days
Federal FMLA in Vermont
Federal FMLA applies to every qualifying employee in Vermont the same way it applies nationwide: up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for employees who've worked 12+ months and at least 1,250 hours for an employer with 50+ employees within 75 miles.
Bereavement Leave in Vermont
Vermont requires covered employers (10+ employees) to provide 10 days of bereavement leave under Vermont Parental and Family Leave Act bereavement provision, in effect since 2024-07-01. Up to 2 weeks (10 workdays) of unpaid leave, taken in blocks of no more than 5 consecutive workdays at a time, at employers with 10+ employees averaging 30+ hours/week.
How FMLA and Vermont Leave Work Together
Since Vermont has no separate state family leave law, federal FMLA is the primary job-protection entitlement available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Federal FMLA applies to all qualifying employees in Vermont at covered employers (50+ employees within 75 miles), providing up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave.
No. Vermont does not currently have a state family or medical leave law beyond federal FMLA.
No. Vermont does not currently run a paid family leave program. Leave taken under federal FMLA is unpaid unless covered by employer PTO policy.
Yes. Vermont requires Vermont Parental and Family Leave Act bereavement provision to provide 10 days of bereavement leave at employers with 10+ employees.
Since Vermont has no state family leave law, federal FMLA is the only job-protection law that applies, alongside any paid family leave or bereavement benefit the state separately provides.