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Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act contains certain provisions in regard to compensation in terms of minimum wage, overtime, child labor and recordkeeping requirements. Corresponding state provisions will be found under those topic areas. States are free to adopt additional provisions that are not regulated by the federal government such as frequency of payday and wage deductions. These provisions are discussed in this section.
Frequency of payday
Employers are to pay employees weekly and not later than six days after the end of the pay period. Employers may pay biweekly or semimonthly upon written notice to employees. Electronic payment through a payroll card account is permissible. §342
Deduction for medical exam
Employers may not deduct for medical exams required by the employer. §301
Authorized deductions
An employer may deduct for board, lodging, clothing, rent, or utilities furnished by the employer. §384(c)
Unauthorized deductions
An employer can not deduct from an employee’s wages to finance any portion of the employer’s required contribution to the state unemployment compensation fund. §1323
An employer can not deduct from an employee’s wages to finance any portion of the employer’s required contribution for workers’ compensation insurance. §699
State
Contact
Vermont Department of Labor & Industry
Regulations
Frequency of payday
Vermont Statutes Title 21 Chapter 5 §342
Deduction for medical exam
Vermont Statutes Title 21 Chapter 5 §301
Authorized deductions
Vermont Statutes Title 21 Chapter 5 §384(c)
Unauthorized deductions
Vermont Statutes Title 21, Chapter 17 §1323
Vermont Statutes Title 21, Chapter 9 §699
Federal
Contacts
None.
Regulations
None.