Vermont Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in Vermont submitted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2018, putting at risk an estimated 16 workers — down from January and down 82% versus February 2017. The average filing covered 8 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 10 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 6 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 10 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Healthcare reported 6 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenden | 2 | 16 |
Chittenden absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 16 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 2 | 16 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath and Body Works | Burlington | 10 | ||
| Burlington Meals on Wheels | Burlington | 6 |
Topping the list was Bath and Body Works at its Burlington facility, reporting 10 affected workers. Burlington Meals on Wheels followed with 6 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Vermont, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.