Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 32, § 1271

Employees as defined by subsection 1020(a) of this title who fill permanent positions, have been continuously employed more than six months, and whose employment is otherwise in good standing shall be provided with fair notice of separation from a position from the Governor or the Governor-Elect. Fair notice shall be no greater than that provided to classified employees. For the purpose of this section, fair notice shall be at least 30 days. The Governor may provide pay in lieu of notice for a maximum of 30 days.