Vermont Layoffs — October 2017
Employers in Vermont reported 3 WARN Act notices in October 2017, displacing an estimated 62 workers and up 313% versus October 2016. The average filing covered 21 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 32 |
| Retail | 1 | 25 |
| Education | 1 | 5 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 32 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 25 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orleans | 1 | 32 |
| Chittenden | 1 | 25 |
Orleans bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 32 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Barton | 1 | 32 |
| Burlington | 1 | 25 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Drainage Systems | Barton | 32 | ||
| Bon-Ton | Burlington | 25 | ||
| Champlain Valley Area Health Education Center | 5 |
The most significant filing came from Advanced Drainage Systems at its Barton facility, reporting 32 affected workers. Bon-Ton followed with 25 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Vermont labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.