Connecticut Layoffs — February 2024
Employers in Connecticut posted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2024, affecting an estimated 254 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and up 297% versus February 2023. The average filing covered 85 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 183 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 71 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 183 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 71 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 1 | 118 |
| Fairfield | 1 | 71 |
| New Haven | 1 | 65 |
Hartford absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 118 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor | 1 | 118 |
| Newton | 1 | 71 |
| Branford | 1 | 65 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 254 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPS | Windsor | 118 | Closure | |
| Cascades Containerboard Packaging | Newton | 71 | Closure | |
| First Student | Branford | 65 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by UPS at its Windsor facility, reporting 118 affected workers. Cascades Containerboard Packaging followed with 71 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.