Vermont S0128 eliminates certain minimum wage exemptions, increases the minimum wage, and requires inmates to receive the minimum wage for work.
Vermont S0128 eliminates certain exemptions from the minimum wage and overtime, including the tipped minimum wage. It increases the minimum wage to $12.55 per hour, with annual increases based on the Consumer Price Index. The bill also mandates that inmates receive the minimum wage for any work performed. The changes take effect on January 1, 2026.
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