Connecticut Layoffs — September 2015
Employers in Connecticut filed 2 WARN Act notices in September 2015, impacting roughly 85 workers — representing a pullback from August and up 8400% versus September 2014. The average filing covered 42 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 59 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 26 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 59 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 26 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New London | 1 | 59 |
| Fairfield | 1 | 26 |
New London felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 59 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New London | 1 | 59 |
| Stamford | 1 | 26 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 26 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | New London | 59 | ||
| Royal Bank of Scotland, Plc and RBS Securities Inc. | Stamford | 26 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Sodexo at its New London facility, reporting 59 affected workers. Royal Bank of Scotland, Plc and RBS Securities Inc. followed with 26 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Connecticut's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.