Vermont Layoffs — October 2015
Employers in Vermont reported 5 WARN Act notices in October 2015, displacing an estimated 85 workers — signaling a deceleration from September. The average filing covered 17 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 29 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 19 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 7 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 30 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 29 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Rutland | 1 | 30 |
| Bennington | 1 | 25 |
| Washington | 1 | 7 |
| Chittenden | 1 | 4 |
Rutland was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 30 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Rutland | 1 | 30 |
| Bennington | 1 | 25 |
| Montpelier | 1 | 7 |
| Williston | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kmart | Rutland | 30 | ||
| Energizer Holdings & SMX Leased Workers | Bennington | 25 | ||
| South End Kitchen | 19 | |||
| Phelps Engineering | Montpelier | 7 | ||
| Advance Auto Parts | Williston | 4 |
The most significant filing came from Kmart at its Rutland facility, reporting 30 affected workers. Energizer Holdings & SMX Leased Workers followed with 25 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Vermont's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.