Vermont Layoffs — November 2018
Employers in Vermont posted 2 WARN Act notices in November 2018, affecting an estimated 92 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and up 51% versus November 2017. The average filing covered 46 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 66 |
| Utilities | 1 | 26 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 66 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Utilities reported 26 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Windham | 1 | 66 |
| Chittenden | 1 | 26 |
Windham absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 72% of all affected workers with 66 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brattleboro | 1 | 66 |
| Winooski | 1 | 26 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lepage Bakeries Brattleboro | Brattleboro | 66 | ||
| D R Power | Winooski | 26 |
The largest notice was filed by Lepage Bakeries Brattleboro at its Brattleboro facility, reporting 66 affected workers. D R Power followed with 26 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.