Connecticut Layoffs — May 2019
Employers in Connecticut filed 4 WARN Act notices in May 2019, impacting roughly 259 workers — representing a notable rise over 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 led the way in workforce reductions with 107 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 54 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 3 | 213 |
| New Haven | 1 | 46 |
Fairfield saw the most concentrated activity, 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 single largest action involved 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 data underscores 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.