Connecticut Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in Connecticut posted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2018, affecting an estimated 121 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to 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 saw the heaviest impact with 107 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 14 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 1 | 107 |
| Fairfield | 1 | 14 |
New Haven absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 largest notice was filed by 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 trends suggest 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.