Vermont Layoffs — November 2016
Employers in Vermont reported 1 WARN Act notices in November 2016, displacing an estimated 14 workers — signaling a deceleration from October. The average filing covered 14 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 14 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 14 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bennington | 1 | 14 |
Bennington was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 14 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 1 | 14 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Lumber | Manchester | 14 |
The most significant filing came from Manchester Lumber at its Manchester facility, reporting 14 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate 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.