Connecticut Layoffs — July 2019
Employers in Connecticut submitted 1 WARN Act notices in July 2019, putting at risk an estimated 74 workers — down 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 74 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 1 | 74 |
Fairfield was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 |
Topping the list was Vistra Energy (Norwalk) at its Norwalk facility, reporting 74 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight 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.