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April 2020 Unemployment and Jobs Press Release May 22, 2020

"As anticipated, the monthly numbers show the tremendous economic impact of COVID-19. We are seeing an unprecedented level of economic disruption in our state, nation, and around the world. As Vermont begins to re-open, the Department is actively promoting job openings across the state. To learn about current opportunities in your area, visit the Department's website at labor.vermont.gov."
Michael Harrington Interim Labor Commissioner


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Schedule of Upcoming Unemployment and Jobs Press Releases through January 2021.

What's new?
Unemployment Weekly Report - Jun 4, 2020 Find the latest information on claims, unemployment insurance statistics and unemployment rates for New England states and the U.S. This and more UI reports are at Publications Jun-4-2020 Quarterly Workforce Indicators - 3rd Quarter 2019 QWI Explorer reports various economic / demographic measures for Age, Sex, Education, Race and Ethnicity groups. Produced by U.S. Census, Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics. May-22-2020 Gross Job Gains and Losses - September 2019 Gross job losses outpaced gains between June and September 2019 resulting in a net decrease of -3,554 jobs. (table, graph). See all of Vermont graphs and tables at Business Employment Dynamics. Also available, annual March to March gains and losses from 1994 to 2019. Apr-27-2020 Per Capita Personal Income - VT & US 2019, revised 2010-2018 Per capita income in Vermont increased in 2019 to $56,691, raising the State's ranking to 18. Charts and data available at Wages & Income. Apr-13-2020

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Dec-11-2018

Minimum Wage

Minimum Wage Increases to $10.96 for 2020.

Vermont's minimum wage rate will increase to $10.96 per hour from the current rate of $10.78 per hour, effective on January 1, 2020.

2020 Minimum Wage Poster

Oct-7-2019

Data Releases

Unemployment and Jobs Numbers - April 2020

- Labor Force and Unemployment: Data Tool / Report.

- Nonfarm Employment: Data Tool / Report.

May-22-2020

Employment and Wages - 2019 4th Quarter and Annual Averages

Preliminary estimates of Covered Employment averaged 310,571 for the year 2019. Also released, 2019 4th quarter and revised 1st - 3rd Quarters.
- Covered Employment and Wages Tool
- 2019 Year To Date