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All members of the media should feel free to contact the Department of Labor's communication and outreach coordinator using the following information:

Rachel Dumeny, Communications and Outreach Coordinator
Vermont Department of Labor
P.O. Box 488
Montpelier, VT 05601-0488
labor.communications@vermont.gov
(802) 272-4509

State Office Closed for Thanksgiving (November 23, November 24, 2023)

November 20, 2023

State of Vermont and Department of Labor offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Thursday, November 23, 2023, and on Friday, November 24, 2023.

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National Apprentice Week 2023: Apprentices in Practice

November 16, 2023

Check out what some of Vermont's newest apprentices have been up to at their new jobs.

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State Office Closed for Veterans Day (November 10, 2023)

November 10, 2023

The Vermont Department of Labor offices, including the UI Claimant Assistance Center and local Job Centers, will be closed in observance of Veterans Day

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Claimant Portal Unavailable Saturday, October 7.

October 6, 2023

Due to scheduled maintenance, the Claimant Portal will be unavailable on Saturday, October 7th

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Potential Federal Shutdown: UI for Federal Employees

September 29, 2023

Federal Shutdown: UI for Federal Employees

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State Office Closed for Labor Day (September 4, 2023)

August 31, 2023

State Office Closed for Labor Day (September 4, 2023)

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USPS Mail Sent to Department Delayed Due to Flood

July 25, 2023

Mail Sent to Department Delayed Due to Flood

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Workers' Compensation Offices Experience Minor Delays Due to Recent Flooding

July 13, 2023

This affects mail, fax, and phone service.

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High Call Volume - Unemployment Claims Center - State of Emergency

July 11, 2023

State of Emergency recent Vermont Flood

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Vermont State of Emergency: State Offices Closed

July 11, 2023

Vermont State of Emergency: State Offices Closed

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