Connecticut Layoffs — March 2016
Employers in Connecticut posted 3 WARN Act notices in March 2016, affecting an estimated 163 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to February and down 12% versus March 2015. The average filing covered 54 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 143 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 20 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 143 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 20 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 1 | 143 |
| Fairfield | 2 | 20 |
New Haven saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 88% of all affected workers with 143 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 1 | 143 |
| Stamford | 2 | 20 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 143 |
| Layoff | 1 | 10 |
The high proportion of closures (88% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Connecticut's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Derby | 143 | Closure | |
| Royal Bank of Scotland, Plc and RBS Securities Inc. | Stamford | 10 | Layoff | |
| Royal Bank of Scotland Plc and RBS Securities | Stamford | 10 |
The largest notice was filed by Walmart at its Derby facility, reporting 143 affected workers. Royal Bank of Scotland, Plc and RBS Securities Inc. followed with 10 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Connecticut, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.