Connecticut Layoffs — September 2024
Employers in Connecticut filed 3 WARN Act notices in September 2024, impacting roughly 211 workers — representing a notable rise over August and down 61% versus September 2023. The average filing covered 70 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 209 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 1 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 209 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 1 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 2 | 210 |
| Fairfield | 1 | 1 |
New Haven felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 210 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waterbury | 1 | 209 |
| Danbury | 1 | 1 |
| New Haven | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 209 |
The high proportion of closures (99% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Connecticut's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Terrace Health Center | Waterbury | 209 | Closure | |
| Lost Boys Interactive | Danbury | 1 | ||
| Kaleo | New Haven | 1 |
The single largest action involved Abbott Terrace Health Center at its Waterbury facility, reporting 209 affected workers. Lost Boys Interactive followed with 1 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Connecticut's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.