H.295 is a bill introduced in the Vermont General Assembly that mandates employers to pay employees for any unused accrued vacation leave upon their separation from employment, whether the separation is voluntary or involuntary. The bill amends Section 342 of Title 21 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated, specifically addressing the payment of wages. It modifies the existing language regarding payment timelines for employees who leave or are discharged, ensuring that the final payment includes any unused vacation leave.

The bill also makes specific changes to the language in the statute, such as replacing "of" with "following" in the context of payment timelines after discharge, and updating the reference from "his or her" to "the employees" for clarity. Additionally, it introduces a new provision that explicitly states that the final payment of wages must include any unused accrued vacation leave. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 21-342