State reference · VT
Vermont ADA + employment hiring law
Vermont Fair Employment Practices Act, 21 V.S.A. § 495. Enforced by Vermont Office of the Attorney General, Civil Rights Unit. Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Vermont Fair Employment Practices Act is codified at 21 V.S.A. § 495.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on physical or mental condition and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Vermont Office of the Attorney General, Civil Rights Unit
Agency website: https://ago.vermont.gov/civil-rights
Vermont AG Civil Rights Unit has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
1+ employee under 21 V.S.A. § 495d(1).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Vermont case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Vermont-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Vermont?
Vermont Fair Employment Practices Act, codified at 21 V.S.A. § 495. Prohibits employment discrimination based on physical or mental condition and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Vermont?
Vermont Office of the Attorney General, Civil Rights Unit. Vermont AG Civil Rights Unit has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Vermont?
1+ employee under 21 V.S.A. § 495d(1).
How does Vermont interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Vermont employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. Vermont AG Civil Rights Unit has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Vermont statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: 21 V.S.A. § 495. Agency: Vermont Office of the Attorney General, Civil Rights Unit at https://ago.vermont.gov/civil-rights. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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