Connecticut Layoffs — April 2024
Employers in Connecticut filed 1 WARN Act notices in April 2024, impacting roughly 5 workers — representing a pullback from March and down 97% versus April 2023. The average filing covered 5 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 5 |
The Utilities sector led the way in workforce reductions with 5 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 1 | 5 |
Hartford saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 5 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| West Hartford | 1 | 5 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volta Charging Industries | West Hartford | 5 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Volta Charging Industries at its West Hartford facility, reporting 5 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Connecticut, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Utilities 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.