Connecticut Layoffs — July 2019
Employers in Connecticut reported 1 WARN Act notices in July 2019, displacing an estimated 74 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and down 70% versus July 2018. The average filing covered 74 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 74 |
The Utilities sector topped the list of affected industries with 74 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 1 | 74 |
Fairfield absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 74 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Norwalk | 1 | 74 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Connecticut this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vistra Energy (Norwalk) | Norwalk | 74 |
The most significant filing came from Vistra Energy (Norwalk) at its Norwalk facility, reporting 74 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Connecticut, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Utilities 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.