Vermont Layoffs — April 2020
Employers in Vermont posted 3 WARN Act notices in April 2020, affecting an estimated 244 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to March and up 1009% versus April 2019. The average filing covered 81 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 130 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 114 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 130 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Arts & Entertainment reported 114 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor | 2 | 130 |
| Windham | 1 | 114 |
Windsor bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 130 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| White River Junction | 2 | 130 |
| West Dover | 1 | 114 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Motor Group/White River Subaru | White River Junction | 115 | ||
| Mount Snow | West Dover | 114 | ||
| Prime Motor Group/White River Subaru | White River Junction | 15 |
The largest notice was filed by Prime Motor Group/White River Subaru at its White River Junction facility, reporting 115 affected workers. Mount Snow followed with 114 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.