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Can My Employer Suspend Me Without Pay?

Other Vermont Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: Does The Employer Have To Pay The Vermont Minimum Wage Or The Federal Minimum Wage?
  A: All Vermont employers must pay the Vermont minimum wage which is and shall continue to be higher or equal to the federal rate.
• Q: What is the minimum wage in Vermont?
  A: The state minimum wage is $8.06 per hour.
• Q: What Is The Current Minimum Wage For Waitpersons?
  A: As of January 1, 2001, the minimum wage for waitpersons is $3.44 per hour, with a maximum tip credit allowance of $2.81.
• Q: I Have Been Fired Or Laid Off. When Is My Pay Due?
  A: You should be paid within 72 hours from the time of discharge. If your pay is not received by the next regular payday, and it appears you may have a problem … More
• Q: My Employer Let Me Go And Did Not Give Me Any Reason (Or Gave Me An Unfair Reason). What Can I Do?
  A: If you were discriminated against based on age, sex, race, creed, national origin, physical or mental impairment, pregnancy or sexual preference, you should contact … More
• Q: If I Quit Or Am Discharged, Will I Receive Pay For Vacation Or Sick Leave?
  A: Your employer does not have to pay you unless he/she had provided you with a written statement agreeing to pay for earned, but unused time. If you feel that you met … More
• Q: If I Work More Than 40 Hours A Week Do I Automatically Get Overtime Pay?
  A: Some businesses are not required to pay overtime. However, if, in any one workweek, you are engaged in interstate commerce (such as doing credit card transactions); … More
• Q: I Am On Salary And When I Take A Day Off My Employer Reduces My Salary. However, When I Work Overtime My Employer Does Not Pay Extra. What Can I Do?
  A: Vermont law does not cover salary agreements. You should contact the Federal Wage and Hour Office in Burlington at 802­951­6283 or in New Hampshire at … More
• Q: Can My Employer Take Money Out Of My Wages To Cover Cash Register Shortages Or Damages?
  A: No, your employer cannot do this. You can either inform your employer that there is no provision in the law that allows them to do this or you can contact the Wage & … More
• Q: Can My Employer Make Me Pay For My Uniform?
  A: In covered industries (hotels, motels, tourist places, restaurants, retail, wholesale and service establishments), your employer can do this only if no money passes … More