Connecticut Layoffs — August 2018
Employers in Connecticut posted 2 WARN Act notices in August 2018, affecting an estimated 145 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and down 33% versus August 2017. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 125 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 20 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 125 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 20 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 2 | 145 |
New Haven was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 145 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wallingford | 2 | 145 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Connecticut this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edible Arrangements | Wallingford | 125 | ||
| Netsolace | Wallingford | 20 |
The largest notice was filed by Edible Arrangements at its Wallingford facility, reporting 125 affected workers. Netsolace followed with 20 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Connecticut, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.