Vermont Layoffs — December 2016
Employers in Vermont posted 2 WARN Act notices in December 2016, affecting an estimated 37 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to November and down 49% versus December 2015. The average filing covered 18 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 28 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 9 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 28 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Mining & Energy reported 9 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenden | 1 | 28 |
| Washington | 1 | 9 |
Chittenden absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 76% of all affected workers with 28 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| South Burlington | 1 | 28 |
| Barre | 1 | 9 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairpoint Communications | South Burlington | 28 | ||
| Rock of Ages | Barre | 9 |
The largest notice was filed by Fairpoint Communications at its South Burlington facility, reporting 28 affected workers. Rock of Ages followed with 9 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Vermont's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.