Connecticut Layoffs — November 2018
Employers in Connecticut recorded 3 WARN Act notices in November 2018, covering approximately 256 workers — marking a decline from October and up 21% versus November 2017. The average filing covered 85 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 129 |
| Transportation | 1 | 97 |
| Retail | 1 | 30 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 129 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Transportation reported 97 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 1 | 129 |
| Windham | 2 | 127 |
New Haven absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 129 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Naugatuck | 1 | 129 |
| Woodstock | 2 | 127 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 226 |
The high proportion of closures (88% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Connecticut's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danone U.S., LLC | Naugatuck | 129 | Closure | |
| Harvey Supply Chain | Woodstock | 97 | Closure | |
| Crabtree & Evelyn | Woodstock | 30 |
Leading the list was Danone U.S., LLC at its Naugatuck facility, reporting 129 affected workers. Harvey Supply Chain followed with 97 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.