Vermont Layoffs — May 2016
Employers in Vermont posted 3 WARN Act notices in May 2016, affecting an estimated 103 workers and down 65% versus May 2015. The average filing covered 34 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 68 |
| Education | 1 | 30 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 5 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 68 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Education reported 30 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 1 | 68 |
| Chittenden | 1 | 30 |
Franklin bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 66% of all affected workers with 68 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Albans | 1 | 68 |
| Burlington | 1 | 30 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mylan | St. Albans | 68 | ||
| Burlington College | Burlington | 30 | ||
| MBA HealthGroup | 5 |
The largest notice was filed by Mylan at its St. Albans facility, reporting 68 affected workers. Burlington College followed with 30 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.