Connecticut Layoffs — August 2020
Employers in Connecticut submitted 6 WARN Act notices in August 2020, putting at risk an estimated 607 workers — down from July. The average filing covered 101 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 309 |
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 189 |
| Retail | 1 | 109 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 309 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Mining & Energy reported 189 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New London | 5 | 498 |
| Fairfield | 1 | 109 |
New London was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 82% of all affected workers with 498 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich | 5 | 498 |
| Stamford | 1 | 109 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 204 |
Closures accounted for 34% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Group Holdings | Stamford | 109 | ||
| Phelps Dodge Industries DBA Freeport-McMoRan (Updated notice) | Norwich | 105 | Closure | |
| Freeport-McMoRan | Norwich | 105 | ||
| Phelps Dodge Industries DBA Freeport-McMoRan (Updated notice) | Norwich | 99 | Closure | |
| Freeport-McMoRan | Norwich | 99 | ||
| Freeport-McMoRan | Norwich | 90 |
Topping the list was Fairway Group Holdings at its Stamford facility, reporting 109 affected workers. Phelps Dodge Industries DBA Freeport-McMoRan (Updated notice) followed with 105 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Connecticut's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.