Connecticut Layoffs — July 2023
Employers in Connecticut filed 1 WARN Act notices in July 2023, impacting roughly 76 workers and down 84% versus July 2022. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 76 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 76 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 1 | 76 |
Fairfield absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 76 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Norwalk | 1 | 76 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 76 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Soup | Norwalk | 76 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Campbell Soup at its Norwalk facility, reporting 76 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.