Connecticut Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in Connecticut filed 2 WARN Act notices in February 2018, impacting roughly 121 workers — representing a pullback from January and up 8% versus February 2017. The average filing covered 60 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 107 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 14 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 107 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 14 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 1 | 107 |
| Fairfield | 1 | 14 |
New Haven felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 88% of all affected workers with 107 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wallingford | 1 | 107 |
| Stamford | 1 | 14 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Connecticut this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol-Myers Squibb | Wallingford | 107 | ||
| Royal Bank of Scotland Plc and RBS Securities | Stamford | 14 |
The single largest action involved Bristol-Myers Squibb at its Wallingford facility, reporting 107 affected workers. Royal Bank of Scotland Plc and RBS Securities followed with 14 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Connecticut's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.