Connecticut Layoffs — June 2017
Employers in Connecticut filed 2 WARN Act notices in June 2017, impacting roughly 229 workers — representing a pullback from May and down 54% versus June 2016. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 175 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 54 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 175 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 54 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 1 | 175 |
| Fairfield | 1 | 54 |
Hartford was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 76% of all affected workers with 175 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield | 1 | 175 |
| Shelton | 1 | 54 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Connecticut this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumentum Operations | Bloomfield | 175 | ||
| Sodexo | Shelton | 54 |
The single largest action involved Lumentum Operations at its Bloomfield facility, reporting 175 affected workers. Sodexo followed with 54 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.