Vermont Layoffs — March 2018
Employers in Vermont posted 2 WARN Act notices in March 2018, affecting an estimated 150 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to February and down 3% versus March 2017. The average filing covered 75 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 130 |
The Utilities sector saw the heaviest impact with 130 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Windham | 1 | 130 |
| Chittenden | 1 | 20 |
Windham felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 87% of all affected workers with 130 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon | 1 | 130 |
| Burlington | 1 | 20 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy and Securitas | Vernon | 130 | ||
| Melanson Comopany | Burlington | 20 |
The largest notice was filed by Entergy and Securitas at its Vernon facility, reporting 130 affected workers. Melanson Comopany followed with 20 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 Utilities 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.