Connecticut Layoffs — January 2015
Employers in Connecticut recorded 2 WARN Act notices in January 2015, covering approximately 64 workers — marking a decline from December and down 80% versus January 2014. The average filing covered 32 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 50 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 14 |
The Professional Services sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 50 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Finance & Insurance reported 14 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 1 | 50 |
| Fairfield | 1 | 14 |
New Haven bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 78% of all affected workers with 50 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Branford | 1 | 50 |
| Stamford | 1 | 14 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 64 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 454 Life Sciences | Branford | 50 | Closure | |
| RBS Securites | Stamford | 14 | Closure |
Leading the list was 454 Life Sciences at its Branford facility, reporting 50 affected workers. RBS Securites followed with 14 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Connecticut, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.