Vermont Layoffs — January 2017
Employers in Vermont posted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2017, affecting an estimated 72 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to December and down 53% versus January 2016. The average filing covered 36 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 72 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 72 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Windham | 1 | 66 |
Windham absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 92% of all affected workers with 66 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bellows Falls | 1 | 66 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Homes | Bellows Falls | 66 | ||
| SOS Metals | 6 |
The largest notice was filed by Connor Homes at its Bellows Falls facility, reporting 66 affected workers. SOS Metals followed with 6 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest 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.