Connecticut Layoffs — August 2017
Employers in Connecticut submitted 3 WARN Act notices in August 2017, putting at risk an estimated 217 workers — up substantially from July and down 66% versus August 2016. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 197 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 20 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 197 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 20 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 1 | 197 |
| Fairfield | 2 | 20 |
Hartford was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 91% of all affected workers with 197 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Granby | 1 | 197 |
| Stamford | 2 | 20 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 197 |
| Layoff | 1 | 10 |
The high proportion of closures (91% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Connecticut's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eBay | East Granby | 197 | Closure | |
| Royal Bank of Scotland, Plc and RBS Securities Inc. | Stamford | 10 | Layoff | |
| Royal Bank of Scotland Plc and RBS Securities | Stamford | 10 |
Topping the list was eBay at its East Granby facility, reporting 197 affected workers. Royal Bank of Scotland, Plc and RBS Securities Inc. followed with 10 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Connecticut's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.