Connecticut Layoffs — January 2024
Employers in Connecticut recorded 1 WARN Act notices in January 2024, covering approximately 383 workers and down 96% versus January 2023. The average filing covered 383 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 383 |
The Transportation sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 383 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 1 | 383 |
Hartford bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 383 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 1 | 383 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 383 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freight Handlers | Manchester | 383 | Closure |
Leading the list was Freight Handlers at its Manchester facility, reporting 383 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Connecticut's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.