Connecticut Layoffs — May 2019
Employers in Connecticut reported 4 WARN Act notices in May 2019, displacing an estimated 259 workers — signaling an acceleration from April and down 30% versus May 2018. The average filing covered 65 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | 107 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 54 |
| Transportation | 1 | 52 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 46 |
The Education sector topped the list of affected industries with 107 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 54 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 3 | 213 |
| New Haven | 1 | 46 |
Fairfield bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 82% of all affected workers with 213 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shelton | 1 | 107 |
| Bethel | 2 | 106 |
| Meriden | 1 | 46 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 259 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham School Services, L.P. (Shelton) | Shelton | 107 | Closure | |
| Burndy | Bethel | 54 | Closure | |
| DATTCO (Bethel) | Bethel | 52 | Closure | |
| AT&T Call Center (Meriden) | Meriden | 46 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Durham School Services, L.P. (Shelton) at its Shelton facility, reporting 107 affected workers. Burndy followed with 54 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Connecticut's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Education 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.