Vermont Layoffs — September 2025
Employers in Vermont posted 2 WARN Act notices in September 2025, affecting an estimated 130 workers. The average filing covered 65 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 70 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 60 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 70 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Professional Services reported 60 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 70 |
| Chittenden | 1 | 60 |
Washington absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 70 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Barre | 1 | 70 |
| Essex Junction | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP Hood | Barre | 70 | ||
| ITC Federal | Essex Junction | 60 |
The largest notice was filed by HP Hood at its Barre facility, reporting 70 affected workers. ITC Federal followed with 60 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Vermont labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.