Vermont Layoffs — May 2017
Employers in Vermont posted 1 WARN Act notices in May 2017, affecting an estimated 37 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to April and down 64% versus May 2016. The average filing covered 37 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 37 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 37 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Windham | 1 | 37 |
Windham was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 37 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bellows Falls | 1 | 37 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermed | Bellows Falls | 37 |
The largest notice was filed by Vermed at its Bellows Falls facility, reporting 37 affected 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.