Vermont Layoffs — July 2017
Employers in Vermont posted 4 WARN Act notices in July 2017, affecting an estimated 103 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to June and up 1044% versus July 2016. The average filing covered 26 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 103 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 103 workers across 4 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenden | 2 | 47 |
| Caledonia | 1 | 38 |
| Windsor | 1 | 18 |
Chittenden was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 47 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Johnsbury | 1 | 38 |
| Essex Junction | 1 | 36 |
| Ascutney | 1 | 18 |
| Hinesburg | 1 | 11 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Precision | St. Johnsbury | 38 | ||
| Revision Military | Essex Junction | 36 | ||
| Spirol, Ascutney | Ascutney | 18 | ||
| Vermont Smoke & Cure | Hinesburg | 11 |
The largest notice was filed by North East Precision at its St. Johnsbury facility, reporting 38 affected workers. Revision Military followed with 36 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.