Welcome to the Vermont Department of Labor!

The Department of Labor exists to improve the lives of working Vermonters. Together, we serve the people and businesses of our great state so all of us can live well, be safe, and experience meaningful employment.

I'm a job seeker...

Explore a variety of resources to help you achieve your career goals. From career counseling to hands-on training, discover how the Vermont Department of Labor can support you!

Personalized Help Apprenticeship Job Center Locations Vermont JobLink

I'm an employer...

Are you a Vermont employer? The Department offers services to help you recruit talent, comply with labor laws, and ensure workplace safety. Our goal is to help you find, hire, and retain skilled employees.

Recruit talent Report a workplace injury File UI reports Report mass layoff

I'm an employee...

As a Vermont employee, it’s important to understand your rights and protections in the workplace. The department is dedicated to ensuring all employees have access to the resources they need to feel safe, valued, and respected at work.

Learn about worker rights File a wage complaint Refugee Support

I'm Starting a Vermont business...

Starting a business is an exciting endeavor, and the Vermont Department of Labor is here to provide essential information about employee classification, unemployment insurance, and your responsibilities as an employer.

Register for Unemployment Learn about employee classification Employee rights