Connecticut Layoffs — February 2021
Employers in Connecticut posted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2021, affecting an estimated 495 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and up 184% versus February 2020. The average filing covered 248 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 495 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 495 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 1 | 469 |
| Hartford | 1 | 26 |
Fairfield absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 95% of all affected workers with 469 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwich | 1 | 469 |
| Hartford | 1 | 26 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 469 |
The high proportion of closures (95% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Connecticut's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky Studios | Greenwich | 469 | Closure | |
| Pomeroy Technologies | Hartford | 26 |
The largest notice was filed by Blue Sky Studios at its Greenwich facility, reporting 469 affected workers. Pomeroy Technologies followed with 26 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Connecticut's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.