Vermont has recorded 14 WARN filings over the past 24 months, affecting 1,178 workers across 12 companies. The most active filer is ITC Federal with 2 filings. Most filings are concentrated in Burlington, Essex Junction, and Barre. Filing dates range from Oct 4, 2024 through Jun 17, 2026. The five largest employers account for 59 percent of the 1,178 workers affected in this window, led by The Orvis with 168.

Last 24 Months

Workers Affected
1,178
Filings
14
Companies Affected
12
Avg Workers / Filing
84
Top Employer
The Orvis
168 workers
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Monthly Trend

Monthly avg: 49/mo

Top Cities

Year-over-Year

2026 YTD
677
2025
2024

Closure vs. Layoff

Note: 100% of filings do not specify type.

Top Employers Filing in Vermont

Laid off in Vermont?

If your employer filed a WARN notice in Vermont, you are entitled to 60 days advance written notice before your last day. During the notice period, you remain employed with regular pay and benefits. If your employer gave less than 60 days notice, you may be entitled to back pay and benefits for each day of the shortfall. After your last day, file for unemployment insurance with the Vermont Dept of Labor as soon as possible. Review your COBRA options to continue health coverage for up to 18 months. Visit your local America's Job Center for free career counseling, resume help, and retraining vouchers. Ask specifically about Rapid Response services, which are designed for WARN-affected workers.

File for Vermont Unemployment Insurance

Apply online at the Vermont Dept of Labor. You may be eligible before your last day.

COBRA and Health Coverage

Continue your employer health plan for up to 18 months, or compare lower-cost options on the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Your Rights Under the WARN Act

Employers with 100 or more employees must give 60 days written notice before mass layoffs or plant closings.

Career Services and Training

Free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining programs through CareerOneStop.

Find Your Local Job Center

America's Job Centers offer free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining vouchers for WARN-affected workers. Ask about Rapid Response services.

About This Data

Vermont has expanded 'mini-WARN' requirements with lower thresholds than the federal standard. All data on this page is sourced from official filings published by the Vermont Dept of Labor. Filings through Jun 17, 2026. View source data at Vermont Dept of Labor →

WARN Act rules in Vermont

Vermont has its own layoff notice law on top of the federal WARN Act, the Vermont Notice of Potential Layoffs Act. An employer has to satisfy both, so the stricter rule is the one that applies to you.

Notice required
45 days
Employers covered
50 or more full-time employees, or 50 or more part-time employees each working at least 1,040 hours per year, or a combination.
What triggers notice
A business closing or mass layoff causing permanent employment loss for 50 or more employees across one or more Vermont worksites during any 90-day period.
Statute
21 V.S.A. 411 to 417
If an employer does not comply
Administrative penalty of $500 for each day of deficient notice, plus up to 10 days severance and up to one month of continued medical coverage for affected employees.
Administered by
Vermont Department of Labor

How Vermont differs from federal WARN

Vermont covers employers at 50 employees rather than 100, counts losses across multiple worksites statewide, and uses a split timeline: 45 days notice to the state and 30 days to affected employees.

Federal WARN, for comparison, covers employers with 100 or more employees and requires 60 days notice.

Source: Vermont Department of Labor. Checked 2026-08-10. Plain-language summary, not legal advice. State legislatures amend these rules; confirm the current text before relying on it.

Recent Vermont Filings

All Closures Layoffs 202620252024
CompanyCityTypeWorkersEffectiveFiled
St. Albans Creamery Saint Albans
158 Federal Street, Saint Albans, Vermont 05478
81 2026-06-17
University of Vermont Health Burlington
111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, Vermont 05401
142 2026-06-09
Franklin Foods Enosburg Falls
68 East Street, Enosburg Falls, Vermont 05450
99 2026-05-28
Perrigo Georgia
147 Industrial Park Road, Georgia, Vermont 05468
162 2026-04-28
Maple Ridge Memory Care and Lodge Essex Junction
6 Freeman WoodsEssex Junction, Vermont 05452
126 2026-01-30
Calmont Beverage Barre
308 Industrial Lane, Barre, Vermont 05641
67 2026-01-22
ITC Federal Essex Junction
38 River Road, Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
60 2025-09-30
HP Hood Barre
219 Allen Street, Barre, Vermont 05641
70 2025-09-24
University of Vermont Health Network Burlington
462 Shelburne roadBurlington, Vermont 05401
60 2025-07-29
Gardeners supply Burlington
128 intervale roadBurlington, Vermont 05401
60 2025-07-24
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