Connecticut Layoffs — October 2019
Employers in Connecticut posted 2 WARN Act notices in October 2019, affecting an estimated 178 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to September and down 64% versus October 2018. The average filing covered 89 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 1 | 97 |
| Retail | 1 | 81 |
The Agriculture sector saw the heaviest impact with 97 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Retail reported 81 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 1 | 97 |
| Hartford | 1 | 81 |
New Haven saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 97 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waterbury | 1 | 97 |
| South Windsor | 1 | 81 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 97 |
The high proportion of closures (54% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Connecticut's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DF Opco, LLC DBA Dari Farms | Waterbury | 97 | Closure | |
| Macy's | South Windsor | 81 |
The largest notice was filed by DF Opco, LLC DBA Dari Farms at its Waterbury facility, reporting 97 affected workers. Macy's followed with 81 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Connecticut, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Agriculture 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.