Vermont Layoffs — December 2016
Employers in Vermont reported 2 WARN Act notices in December 2016, displacing an estimated 37 workers — signaling an acceleration from 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 topped the list of affected industries with 28 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Mining & Energy reported 9 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenden | 1 | 28 |
| Washington | 1 | 9 |
Chittenden saw the most concentrated 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 most significant filing came from 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 numbers illustrate 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.