Connecticut Layoffs — February 2014
Employers in Connecticut submitted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2014, putting at risk an estimated 263 workers — down from January. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 250 |
| Utilities | 1 | 13 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 250 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Utilities reported 13 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 2 | 250 |
| New London | 1 | 13 |
New Haven absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 95% of all affected workers with 250 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wallingford | 1 | 210 |
| Meriden | 1 | 40 |
| Groton | 1 | 13 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 250 |
| Layoff | 1 | 13 |
The high proportion of closures (95% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Connecticut's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Wireless | Wallingford | 210 | Closure | |
| Verizon Wireless | Meriden | 40 | Closure | |
| Electric Boat | Groton | 13 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Verizon Wireless at its Wallingford facility, reporting 210 affected workers. Verizon Wireless followed with 40 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Connecticut'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 Connecticut. 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 Connecticut WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.