The bill H.556 amends the definitions related to exceptions from the applicability of the State minimum wage in Vermont. Specifically, it updates the definition of "Employee" by removing the exclusion of "students working during all or any part of the school year or regular vacation periods" and adding "elected and appointed municipal officers" as a new exception. This change clarifies the categories of individuals who are not considered employees under the minimum wage law.

Additionally, the bill establishes an effective date for these changes, stating that the act will take effect on July 1, 2026. This timeline allows for a transition period before the new definitions are enforced.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 21-383
As Passed By the House -- Official: 21-383
As Passed By the House -- Unofficial: 21-383