Vermont Layoffs — July 2015
Employers in Vermont submitted 2 WARN Act notices in July 2015, putting at risk an estimated 25 workers — down from June. The average filing covered 12 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 20 |
| Retail | 1 | 5 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 20 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Retail reported 5 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenden | 1 | 20 |
Chittenden was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 20 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 1 | 20 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fab-Tech - CPS | Burlington | 20 | ||
| Zales | 5 |
Topping the list was Fab-Tech - CPS at its Burlington facility, reporting 20 affected workers. Zales followed with 5 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Vermont's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.