Connecticut Layoffs — September 2023
Employers in Connecticut reported 4 WARN Act notices in September 2023, displacing an estimated 537 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and up 165% versus September 2022. The average filing covered 134 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 281 |
| Retail | 1 | 255 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 1 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 281 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Retail reported 255 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 2 | 281 |
| Fairfield | 1 | 255 |
| Hartford | 1 | 1 |
New Haven felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 281 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Norwalk | 1 | 255 |
| New Haven | 1 | 156 |
| Waterbury | 1 | 125 |
| Hartford | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 380 |
The high proportion of closures (71% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Connecticut's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Norwalk | 255 | Closure | |
| Mobile Health DBA American Medical Response of CT | New Haven | 156 | ||
| Waterbury Gardens Nursing and Rehab LLC of Waterbury | Waterbury | 125 | Closure | |
| First Savings Bank | Hartford | 1 |
The most significant filing came from Walmart at its Norwalk facility, reporting 255 affected workers. Mobile Health DBA American Medical Response of CT followed with 156 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Connecticut's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.