Connecticut Layoffs — January 2017
Employers in Connecticut posted 4 WARN Act notices in January 2017, affecting an estimated 103 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to December and down 86% versus January 2016. The average filing covered 26 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 29 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 21 |
| Transportation | 1 | 3 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 50 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 29 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 3 | 74 |
| New Haven | 1 | 29 |
Fairfield absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 72% of all affected workers with 74 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford | 2 | 71 |
| Wallingford | 1 | 29 |
| Danbury | 1 | 3 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 71 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott International, Inc. (Update to 12/28/16) | Stamford | 50 | Layoff | |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb | Wallingford | 29 | ||
| Royal Bank of Scotland, Plc and RBS Securities Inc. | Stamford | 21 | Layoff | |
| Penske Vehicle Services | Danbury | 3 |
The largest notice was filed by Marriott International, Inc. (Update to 12/28/16) at its Stamford facility, reporting 50 affected workers. Bristol-Myers Squibb followed with 29 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Connecticut, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.