Vermont Salary History and Reasonable Accommodation
S 340
Regulatory Snapshot: Vermont Salary History and Reasonable Accommodation
Vermont Salary History and Reasonable Accommodation (S 340) is an enacted law in Vermont under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2018-05-11 and becomes effective on 2018-07-01. Vermont currently reports 4 tracked regulations with 4 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 48/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch last verified this entry on 2026-03-18.
Nationally, 107 states have enacted employment & worker protection statutes and 0 additional bills remain pending — 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Vermont within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in S 340 itself.
Applicability under Vermont Salary History and Reasonable Accommodation: All Vermont employers. Penalty exposure is documented as: Vermont Dept of Labor enforcement. Civil action. Notable exemptions: Voluntary disclosure..
Summary
Vermont prohibits seeking salary history and requiring disclosure as condition of employment.
Key Requirements
Cannot request prior wage/salary. Cannot require disclosure. Applicant may voluntarily provide.
Penalties
Vermont Dept of Labor enforcement. Civil action.
Applicability
All Vermont employers.
Exemptions
Voluntary disclosure.
Official Source
https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2018/S.340Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Vermont is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Vermont Salary History and Reasonable Accommodation enacted?
Vermont Salary History and Reasonable Accommodation was enacted on 2018-05-11 and became effective on 2018-07-01. It was introduced as S 340.
What are the penalties for violating Vermont Salary History and Reasonable Accommodation?
Vermont Dept of Labor enforcement. Civil action. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Vermont Salary History and Reasonable Accommodation apply to small businesses?
All Vermont employers. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Vermont compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Vermont has a regulatory strictness score of 48/100, based on 4 enacted regulations out of 4 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Vermont Salary History and Reasonable Accommodation?
The official text of Vermont Salary History and Reasonable Accommodation (S 340) is available from the Vermont legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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