Vermont Layoffs — September 2016
Employers in Vermont posted 2 WARN Act notices in September 2016, affecting an estimated 115 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to August and down 7% versus September 2015. The average filing covered 58 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 100 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 15 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 100 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 15 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenden | 1 | 15 |
Chittenden absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 13% of all affected workers with 15 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 1 | 15 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center | 100 | |||
| Madera's Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina | Burlington | 15 |
The largest notice was filed by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center at its Vermont facility, reporting 100 affected workers. Madera's Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina followed with 15 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Vermont's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.