Connecticut Layoffs — May 2024
Employers in Connecticut reported 3 WARN Act notices in May 2024, displacing an estimated 151 workers — signaling an acceleration from April and down 42% versus May 2023. The average filing covered 50 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 3 | 151 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 151 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 3 | 151 |
New Haven saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 151 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Meriden | 3 | 151 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Connecticut this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDI Stores, LLC DBA Bob's Stores | Meriden | 145 | ||
| Mountain Sports, LLC DBA Eastern Mountain Sports | Meriden | 3 | ||
| Mountain Sports, LLC | Meriden | 3 |
The most significant filing came from SDI Stores, LLC DBA Bob's Stores at its Meriden facility, reporting 145 affected workers. Mountain Sports, LLC DBA Eastern Mountain Sports followed with 3 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Connecticut's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.