Infants at Work

Overview

The State of Vermont is supportive of encouraging young families to live and work in Vermont. The Infants in the Workplace Policy (13.13) allows employees the option of bringing their infants (6 weeks – 6 months) into the workplace. Research shows that parents/infants being together supports critical bonding:

Healthy infant brain development
Parental well-being
Continuity of work / decreases time loss / improves job satisfaction

Eligibility

Under this policy, eligible parents and legal guardians of infants between the ages of six (6) weeks and six (6) months old may bring their child to work so long as:

The employee receives prior written authorization from his/her supervisor, Appointing Authority, the Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources, or his/her designee; and the Commissioner of the Department of Buildings and General Services or his/her designee.

There is no safety hazard or concern to the parent or the infant; and

There is limited disruption in the workplace.

Please read Infants in the Workplace Policy (13.13) for details, and find all nesessary forms by clicking on the Forms & Documents widget below.

Participating agencies/departments, as of 10/31/19:

Administration
Agriculture
AHS - Central Office
Attorney General
Children & Families
Commerce & Community Development
Digital Services
Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living (DAIL)
Education
Health
Natural Resources
State Treasurer
Transportation
Labor

Public Safety Divisions:

Vermont Crime Information Center
Vermont Emergency Management Division
Division of Finance and Administration
Division of Fire Safety

Vermont Health Access