Connecticut Layoffs — July 2018
Employers in Connecticut filed 2 WARN Act notices in July 2018, impacting roughly 245 workers — representing a notable rise over June and up 61% versus July 2017. The average filing covered 122 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 245 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 245 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 1 | 200 |
| New Haven | 1 | 45 |
Fairfield was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 82% of all affected workers with 200 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 1 | 200 |
| Waterbury | 1 | 45 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 245 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Connecticut's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Manor | Bridgeport | 200 | Closure | |
| Rosegarden Health and Rehabilitation Center | Waterbury | 45 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Bridgeport Manor at its Bridgeport facility, reporting 200 affected workers. Rosegarden Health and Rehabilitation Center followed with 45 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Connecticut labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.