Vermont Final Paycheck Law (2026)

When your last paycheck is due in Vermont after you leave a job, whether you quit or were fired, and what it has to include.

Updated for 2026 Verified Jul 6, 2026

Compiled and verified by David Scott · Verified Jul 6, 2026

In Vermont, your final paycheck is due within 72 hours if you are fired, and next scheduled payday or the next Friday, whichever is first if you quit.

Final paycheck deadline in Vermont

If you are fired or laid off

Within 72 hours

If you quit

Next scheduled payday or the next Friday, whichever is first

What your final pay must include

Your final paycheck must include all the wages you earned through your last day. Whether it also has to include unused vacation depends on your state and your employer's policy, some states treat accrued vacation as wages that must be paid out. See Vermont PTO payout rules. If an employer misses the deadline, many states add penalties. This is general information, not legal advice.

Common questions

Vermont final paycheck FAQ

When is my final paycheck due in Vermont if I am fired?

If you are fired in Vermont, your final paycheck is due within 72 hours.

When is my final paycheck due if I quit in Vermont?

If you quit in Vermont, your final paycheck is due next scheduled payday or the next Friday, whichever is first.

Does my final paycheck include unused PTO?

It depends on your state and your employer's policy. Some states require accrued vacation to be paid out at separation. See Vermont PTO payout rules for details.

Can an employer withhold my final paycheck in Vermont?

No. An employer cannot withhold earned wages. They can make lawful deductions, but the wages you have earned are owed by the state deadline, whether or not you return company property (with narrow exceptions in a few states).

Where can I find the official Vermont rule?

The Vermont Department of Labor and your state wage-payment law govern final pay. The official source is linked on this page.

David Scott

David Scott compiles and verifies minimum wage rates, tipped wages, and overtime rules from official state and federal labor department sources, and re-checks every page when rates change. See how the data is sourced.