Labor & Employment (Minimum Wage)

H 556 would amend Vermont's minimum wage law to exclude municipal legislators (such as mayors and town council members) from the legal definition of "employee." This means local elected officials would no longer be covered by state minimum wage and overtime requirements. The bill adds a specific exception to the definition of "employee" in Vermont law, effective July 1, 2026. It directly affects municipal legislative body members in cities and towns across Vermont. The change applies only to local elected officials, not state legislators or other government workers.