Connecticut Layoffs — July 2023
Employers in Connecticut submitted 1 WARN Act notices in July 2023, putting at risk an estimated 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 76 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 1 | 76 |
Fairfield felt the sharpest impact, 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 |
Topping the list was Campbell Soup at its Norwalk facility, reporting 76 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.