Vermont Layoffs — January 2026
Employers in Vermont reported 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, displacing an estimated 193 workers. The average filing covered 96 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 126 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 67 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 126 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 67 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenden | 1 | 126 |
| Washington | 1 | 67 |
Chittenden bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 126 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Junction | 1 | 126 |
| Barre | 1 | 67 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Ridge Memory Care and Lodge | Essex Junction | 126 | ||
| Calmont Beverage | Barre | 67 |
The most significant filing came from Maple Ridge Memory Care and Lodge at its Essex Junction facility, reporting 126 affected workers. Calmont Beverage followed with 67 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Vermont labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Healthcare 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.