Vermont Layoffs — October 2008
Employers in Vermont reported 1 WARN Act notices in October 2008, displacing an estimated 82 workers and down 60% versus October 2007. The average filing covered 82 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 82 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 82 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
Geographic details were not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saputo Cheese USA | 82 |
The most significant filing came from Saputo Cheese USA at its Vermont facility, reporting 82 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Vermont's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Vermont. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Vermont WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.