Vermont Layoffs — December 2016
Employers in Vermont filed 2 WARN Act notices in December 2016, impacting roughly 37 workers — representing a notable rise over November and down 49% versus December 2015. The average filing covered 18 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 28 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 9 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 28 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Mining & Energy reported 9 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenden | 1 | 28 |
| Washington | 1 | 9 |
Chittenden was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 76% of all affected workers with 28 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| South Burlington | 1 | 28 |
| Barre | 1 | 9 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairpoint Communications | South Burlington | 28 | ||
| Rock of Ages | Barre | 9 |
The single largest action involved Fairpoint Communications at its South Burlington facility, reporting 28 affected workers. Rock of Ages followed with 9 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.