Employer Quarterly Notice

The information below is intended for employers with an active account with the Vermont Department of Labor. Additional information and resources for employers may be found on our website.

Unemployment Insurance (UI) - Employer Resources

Filing window is open

as of December 18, 2025

The due date is

January 31, 2026

Quarterly Filing

If you have a third-party payroll company filing for you, please DO NOT file online through the Employer Online Services Portal (VITWS).

If you are a new employer and are unsure if your account is active, please contact the Employer Services Unit by emailing labor.uiandwages@vermont.gov, or by calling 802-828-4344 before filing.

Unemployment Insurance Modernization Project Update: Wage Report Filing in the New System

When filing wage reports in the new system, the option to upload an electronic wage file will be accompanied by a template for employers to download and use for reporting.

This template is designed to standardize and simplify reporting and will allow for more streamlined processing of wage reports.

The template includes the following required information for each employee included in the report:

Social Security Number (SSN)
Last Name
First Name
Middle Initial
Gross Wages
Pay Type
Quarterly Hours Worked
Gender

More information on features of the new system, along with related guidance and resources, will be shared periodically, so be sure to keep an eye out for future communications!

Stay in the Know!

The Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division kicked off a modernization project in September 2024.

The expected rollout date of the modernization project is Spring/Summer 2026.

Modernization Webpage

What can you do to prepare for the coming changes?

Everyone will need a myVermont account in order to access the modernized system.

While myVermont is only available for claimants at this time, it will be available for employers and third-party administrators when the modernized system goes live.

You can create a myVermont account now in preparation for the new system rollout - click the link or the button to get started.

Create a myVermont Account

Taxable Wage Base for 2026

Please note that the taxable wage base amount for 2026 will be $15,400. This information will be updated on the Department's website in the new year.

For more information, including calculating amounts for current and prior calendar years and frequently asked questions, please visit our webpage on Quarterly Reporting and Taxable Wages via the below button.

Employer Quarterly Reporting and Taxable Wage Information

ARE YOU MISSING IMPORTANT INFORMATION?

When any change in your business occurs, the Department must be notified promptly. If you are not receiving physical mail notices from the Department, your address on file may need to be updated.

You can report any of the listed changes by:

Completing the Notice of Change form C-36 and emailing it to labor.uiandwages@vermont.gov
Calling the Employer Services Unit at 802-828-4344

If your business has experienced any of the following changes, please report it to our Employer Services Unit.

Change in business address, phone number, or email address
Sale of your business
Closure of your business
A new business name
Change in ownership of your business
Incorporation of your business (registered with the Vermont Secretary of State’s Office)
Acquisition of another business

Employer Forms

Don't Forget: Mass Separation Spreadsheet

If an employer is laying off 10 or more employees, they are required to complete the mass separation spreadsheet.

This spreadsheet is beneficial because it:

Allows for employers to complete one form, rather than separate forms for each employee
Allows for unemployment compensation claims to move more quickly through the adjudications process

Click the button to access the spreadsheet on the Department of Labor website.

Mass Separation Spreadsheet

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Vermont Department of Labor Website

Please note that some web browsers do not always work seamlessly with the Department's website. We recommend using Microsoft Edge when accessing our website for the best experience and to avoid any compatibility issues.

The Department of Labor exists to improve the lives of working Vermonters.

You can learn more at l abor.vermont.gov.

The Vermont Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer that administers equal opportunity programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Free language access assistance is also available. If you are in need of these services, send an email to labor.eoofficer@vermont.gov.