Connecticut Layoffs — May 2018
Employers in Connecticut reported 4 WARN Act notices in May 2018, displacing an estimated 370 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and down 19% versus May 2017. The average filing covered 92 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 313 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 51 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 6 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 313 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 51 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 3 | 319 |
| Windham | 1 | 51 |
Fairfield saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 86% of all affected workers with 319 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brookfield | 1 | 198 |
| Danbury | 1 | 115 |
| Dayville | 1 | 51 |
| Stamford | 1 | 6 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 166 |
Closures accounted for 45% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics | Brookfield | 198 | ||
| Maplewood at Home | Danbury | 115 | Closure | |
| Eclipse Advantage | Dayville | 51 | Closure | |
| Royal Bank of Scotland Plc and RBS Securities | Stamford | 6 |
The most significant filing came from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics at its Brookfield facility, reporting 198 affected workers. Maplewood at Home followed with 115 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Connecticut, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.