Connecticut Layoffs — July 2017
Employers in Connecticut reported 3 WARN Act notices in July 2017, displacing an estimated 152 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and up 77% versus July 2016. The average filing covered 51 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 110 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 19 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 110 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 23 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Litchfield | 1 | 110 |
| Fairfield | 1 | 23 |
| New Haven | 1 | 19 |
Litchfield was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 72% of all affected workers with 110 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Torrington | 1 | 110 |
| Stamford | 1 | 23 |
| Wallingford | 1 | 19 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 110 |
| Layoff | 1 | 23 |
The high proportion of closures (72% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Connecticut's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Health & Rehabilitation Center | Torrington | 110 | Closure | |
| Royal Bank of Scotland, Plc and RBS Securities Inc. | Stamford | 23 | Layoff | |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb | Wallingford | 19 |
The most significant filing came from Torrington Health & Rehabilitation Center at its Torrington facility, reporting 110 affected workers. Royal Bank of Scotland, Plc and RBS Securities Inc. followed with 23 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate 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.