Connecticut Layoffs — February 2026
Employers in Connecticut submitted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2026, putting at risk an estimated 458 workers — down from January and up 58% versus February 2025. The average filing covered 153 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 313 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 313 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 1 | 101 |
| Fairfield | 1 | 44 |
Hartford absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 22% of all affected workers with 101 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 1 | 101 |
| Southport | 1 | 44 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 414 |
| Closure | 1 | 44 |
Closures accounted for 10% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Heath - Aetna | 313 | Layoff | ||
| Talcott Resolution Life | Hartford | 101 | Layoff | |
| Main Street Sports Group | Southport | 44 | Closure |
Topping the list was CVS Heath - Aetna at its Connecticut facility, reporting 313 affected workers. Talcott Resolution Life followed with 101 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.