Vermont Layoffs — November 2018
Employers in Vermont recorded 2 WARN Act notices in November 2018, covering approximately 92 workers — marking a decline from 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 accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 66 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Utilities reported 26 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Windham | 1 | 66 |
| Chittenden | 1 | 26 |
Windham bore the heaviest burden, 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 |
Leading the list was Lepage Bakeries Brattleboro at its Brattleboro facility, reporting 66 affected workers. D R Power followed with 26 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.