Connecticut Layoffs — February 2016
Employers in Connecticut posted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2016, affecting an estimated 246 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and up 151% versus February 2015. The average filing covered 82 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 236 |
| Retail | 2 | 10 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 236 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Retail reported 10 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 1 | 236 |
| New Haven | 2 | 10 |
Fairfield was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 96% of all affected workers with 236 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brookfield | 1 | 236 |
| North Haven | 2 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 10 |
Closures accounted for 4% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics | Brookfield | 236 | ||
| Marc Glassman, Inc ( DBA Xpect Discounts) | North Haven | 6 | Closure | |
| Marc Glassman, Inc ( DBA Xpect Discounts) | North Haven | 4 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics at its Brookfield facility, reporting 236 affected workers. Marc Glassman, Inc ( DBA Xpect Discounts) followed with 6 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest 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.