Connecticut Layoffs — August 2022
Employers in Connecticut logged 1 WARN Act notices in August 2022, involving roughly 63 workers — falling below July. The average filing covered 63 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 63 |
The Information & Technology sector dominated layoff filings with 63 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 1 | 63 |
Fairfield was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 63 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Norwalk | 1 | 63 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 63 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Frontal | Norwalk | 63 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Full Frontal at its Norwalk facility, reporting 63 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to 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.