Connecticut Layoffs — March 2014
Employers in Connecticut reported 4 WARN Act notices in March 2014, displacing an estimated 233 workers — signaling a deceleration from February. The average filing covered 58 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 2 | 119 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 65 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 49 |
The Utilities sector topped the list of affected industries with 119 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 65 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 3 | 184 |
| New London | 1 | 49 |
Hartford was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 184 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor | 3 | 184 |
| Uncasville | 1 | 49 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 233 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Connecticut's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valassis Communications | Windsor | 65 | Closure | |
| Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC (Update to 1/9/14 notice) | Windsor | 60 | Closure | |
| Westinghouse Electric Company LLC (Update to 3/26/14 notice) | Windsor | 59 | Closure | |
| Tri-Town Foods | Uncasville | 49 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Valassis Communications at its Windsor facility, reporting 65 affected workers. Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC (Update to 1/9/14 notice) followed with 60 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Connecticut's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Utilities 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.