The employer cannot take anything but authorized standard deductions from an employee's final paycheck. If the employer is claiming repayment of a loan, which would qualify, they need to provide proof you acknowledged the loan or advance on the time off, if not, they cannot deduct it but they can sue you for restitution for it. You should contact the VT department of labor and file a wage claim and you could get up to twice the amount due.
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