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Vermont's Earned Sick Time Act accrues one hour of sick time for every 52 hours worked, up to 40 hours in a 12-month period, for employees averaging at least 18 hours per week under 21 V.S.A. § 483. — Vermont Legislature — Earned sick time statute

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Worked example

Covered employee working 1,560 hours

hours worked = 1,560 raw accrual = 1,560 ÷ 52 = 30 hours annual cap = 40 hours counted accrual = 30 hours

What this calculator does not determine

Sources and verification

The accrual ratio of 1 hour per 52 hours worked, the 40-hour annual cap, the 18-hour weekly average threshold, and the employer waiting-period note come from Vermont Earned Sick Time Act source data in TOOL-ASSIGNMENTS.md, citing the Vermont Legislature. The calculator uses only those verified figures.

Common questions

How fast does Vermont earned sick time accrue?

Vermont's verified source data says employees accrue one hour of earned sick time for every 52 hours worked. The calculator divides worked hours by 52 and then applies the verified 40-hour annual cap.

Who is covered by the Vermont calculator?

The source data says the Vermont Earned Sick Time Act applies to employees averaging at least 18 hours per week. The calculator asks for average weekly hours and returns zero statutory accrual when the entered average is below that threshold.

Can a Vermont employer delay use of sick time?

The source data notes that an employer exemption or waiting period up to one year may apply. This calculator estimates accrual and balance, but it does not decide whether sick time is currently available to use under a specific employer's policy.