Vermont Layoffs — June 2016
Employers in Vermont posted 4 WARN Act notices in June 2016, affecting an estimated 285 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to May and up 352% versus June 2015. The average filing covered 71 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 220 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 55 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 10 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 220 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 55 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenden | 3 | 175 |
| Washington | 1 | 110 |
Chittenden bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 175 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 2 | 120 |
| Waterbury | 1 | 110 |
| Winooski | 1 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keurig Green Mountain | Waterbury | 110 | ||
| Keurig Dr Pepper | Burlington | 110 | ||
| Vsac | Winooski | 55 | ||
| Tilt Classic Arcade and Ale House | Burlington | 10 |
The largest notice was filed by Keurig Green Mountain at its Waterbury facility, reporting 110 affected workers. Keurig Dr Pepper followed with 110 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
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.