Connecticut Layoffs — July 2016
Employers in Connecticut reported 3 WARN Act notices in July 2016, displacing an estimated 86 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and down 70% versus July 2015. The average filing covered 29 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 64 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 21 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 64 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 21 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 2 | 65 |
| Fairfield | 1 | 21 |
New Haven absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 76% of all affected workers with 65 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 1 | 64 |
| Stamford | 1 | 21 |
| New Haven | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 65 |
| Layoff | 1 | 21 |
The high proportion of closures (76% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Connecticut's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Superfood | Derby | 64 | Closure | |
| Royal Bank of Scotland, Plc and RBS Securities Inc. | Stamford | 21 | Layoff | |
| TriEpiq Lab Group | New Haven | 1 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Adams Superfood at its Derby facility, reporting 64 affected workers. Royal Bank of Scotland, Plc and RBS Securities Inc. followed with 21 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Connecticut, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.