Connecticut Layoffs — July 2015
Employers in Connecticut filed 5 WARN Act notices in July 2015, impacting roughly 291 workers — representing a notable rise over June and down 13% versus July 2014. The average filing covered 58 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3 | 206 |
| Education | 1 | 56 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 29 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 206 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Education reported 56 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 5 | 291 |
New Haven was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 291 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wallingford | 3 | 206 |
| Waterbury | 1 | 56 |
| New Haven | 1 | 29 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 4 | 246 |
| Closure | 1 | 45 |
Closures accounted for 15% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest Diagnostics Inc. (Update to 7/1/15 notice) | Wallingford | 81 | Layoff | |
| Quest Diagnostics | Wallingford | 80 | Layoff | |
| Community Development Institute Head Start | Waterbury | 56 | Layoff | |
| AxisPoint Health | Wallingford | 45 | Closure | |
| Higher One | New Haven | 29 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Quest Diagnostics Inc. (Update to 7/1/15 notice) at its Wallingford facility, reporting 81 affected workers. Quest Diagnostics followed with 80 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Connecticut's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.