Vermont Layoffs — January 2019
Employers in Vermont recorded 3 WARN Act notices in January 2019, covering approximately 17 workers — marking a sharp increase from December and down 91% versus January 2018. The average filing covered 6 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 17 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 17 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenden | 2 | 12 |
Chittenden bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 12 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hinesburg | 1 | 8 |
| South Burlington | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRG Systems | Hinesburg | 8 | ||
| Vermont Custom Gage | 5 | |||
| Sunny Sky Products | South Burlington | 4 |
Leading the list was NRG Systems at its Hinesburg facility, reporting 8 affected workers. Vermont Custom Gage followed with 5 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.