Connecticut Layoffs — April 2024
Employers in Connecticut submitted 1 WARN Act notices in April 2024, putting at risk an estimated 5 workers — down 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 5 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 1 | 5 |
Hartford felt the sharpest impact, 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 |
Topping the list was Volta Charging Industries at its West Hartford facility, reporting 5 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.