Connecticut Layoffs — April 2017
Employers in Connecticut logged 3 WARN Act notices in April 2017, involving roughly 200 workers — climbing above March and down 37% versus April 2016. The average filing covered 67 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 150 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 28 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 22 |
The Healthcare sector dominated layoff filings with 150 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Manufacturing reported 28 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 1 | 150 |
| New Haven | 1 | 28 |
| Fairfield | 1 | 22 |
Hartford felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 75% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Hartford | 1 | 150 |
| Wallingford | 1 | 28 |
| Stamford | 1 | 22 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 150 |
| Layoff | 1 | 22 |
The high proportion of closures (75% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Connecticut's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensprings Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | East Hartford | 150 | Closure | |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb | Wallingford | 28 | ||
| Royal Bank of Scotland, Plc and RBS Securities Inc. | Stamford | 22 | Layoff |
The biggest impact was at Greensprings Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center at its East Hartford facility, reporting 150 affected workers. Bristol-Myers Squibb followed with 28 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to 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.