Connecticut Layoffs — February 2020
Employers in Connecticut submitted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2020, putting at risk an estimated 174 workers — down from January and up 39% versus February 2019. The average filing covered 58 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 133 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 17 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 133 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Wholesale Trade reported 24 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 2 | 157 |
| New Haven | 1 | 17 |
Hartford absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 90% of all affected workers with 157 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor | 1 | 133 |
| East Hartford | 1 | 24 |
| Wallingford | 1 | 17 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 174 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FedEx (Windsor) Ground Package System | Windsor | 133 | Closure | |
| ROGO Distributors | East Hartford | 24 | Closure | |
| Respironics Novametrix, LLC (Philips) | Wallingford | 17 | Closure |
Topping the list was FedEx (Windsor) Ground Package System at its Windsor facility, reporting 133 affected workers. ROGO Distributors followed with 24 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Connecticut's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.