Employment & Worker Protection · Vermont
Vermont Pay Transparency Law
H 704 - enacted in Vermont.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2024
- Enacted
- 51
- States with employment & worker protection laws
- 48/100
- Vermont strictness
The bottom line
Vermont Pay Transparency Law is an enacted law in Vermont, part of a mature, broadly-adopted employment & worker protection landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2025-07-01
- 51
- states have employment & worker protection laws
- 107/107
- employment & worker protection laws enacted nationally
- 48/100
- Vermont strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Vermont legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Vermont Pay Transparency Law
Vermont Pay Transparency Law (H 704) is an enacted law in Vermont under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2024-05-30 and becomes effective on 2025-07-01. 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 compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 107 employment & worker protection statutes have been enacted 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 H 704 itself.
Applicability under Vermont Pay Transparency Law: 5+ employees — lowest nationally. Penalty exposure is documented as: AG civil penalties. Notable exemptions: Under 5 employees..
Summary
Lowest threshold nationally: 5+ employees.
Key Requirements
Compensation range in postings. Range on request.
Penalties
AG civil penalties.
Applicability
5+ employees — lowest nationally.
Exemptions
Under 5 employees.
Official Source
https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2024/H.704How Vermont compares on employment & worker protection
51 states regulate employment & worker protection - Vermont ranks #18 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Illinois | 62 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 7 | New York | 62 |
| 8 | Oregon | 62 |
| 9 | Washington | 62 |
| 10 | Delaware | 59 |
Frequently 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 Pay Transparency Law enacted?
Vermont Pay Transparency Law was enacted on 2024-05-30 and became effective on 2025-07-01. It was introduced as H 704.
What are the penalties for violating Vermont Pay Transparency Law?
AG civil penalties. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Vermont Pay Transparency Law apply to small businesses?
5+ employees — lowest nationally. 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 Pay Transparency Law?
The official text of Vermont Pay Transparency Law (H 704) 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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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for employment & worker protection compliance.
- Vermont Pay Transparency Law is enacted in Vermont, effective 2025-07-01. Official source
- 51 states now regulate employment & worker protection; Vermont ranks #18 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Vermont tracks across all five policy areas. Vermont profile
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