Vermont Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in Vermont recorded 2 WARN Act notices in February 2018, covering approximately 16 workers — marking a decline from January and down 82% versus February 2017. The average filing covered 8 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 10 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 6 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 10 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Healthcare reported 6 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenden | 2 | 16 |
Chittenden was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 16 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 2 | 16 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath and Body Works | Burlington | 10 | ||
| Burlington Meals on Wheels | Burlington | 6 |
Leading the list was Bath and Body Works at its Burlington facility, reporting 10 affected workers. Burlington Meals on Wheels followed with 6 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Vermont, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.