Vermont Layoffs — May 2016
Employers in Vermont submitted 3 WARN Act notices in May 2016, putting at risk 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 68 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Education reported 30 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 1 | 68 |
| Chittenden | 1 | 30 |
Franklin was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 |
Topping the list was 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.
These figures highlight 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.