Layoffs in Connecticut

WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)

Comprehensive layoff tracking for Connecticut — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.

329% increase vs prior year (notices)1335% increase vs prior year (employees)

30

WARN Notices

3,560

Employees Affected

26

Companies

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

as of 9/2025

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Recent Activity — Last 90 Days

8 new WARN notices filed affecting 2,059 employees in Connecticut. 63% of all notices are plant closures.

Connecticut Labor Market Overview

Bureau of Labor Statistics data

State Unemployment

3.8%

as of 9/2025

Connecticut Employment by Industry

BLS Current Employment Statistics

Total Nonfarm

1,718 employed

+0.5%

Total Private

1,480 employed

-0.7%

Education and Health Services

371 employed

+1.3%

Professional and Business Services

224 employed

-0.3%

Leisure and Hospitality

157 employed

-6.0%

Manufacturing

153 employed

-0.6%

Financial Activities

118 employed

-2.2%

Information

30 employed

-0.3%

Largest Layoffs in Connecticut

By number of employees affected

CompanyEmployeesDateType
Macys Cheshire Fulfillment Center993Jan 12, 2026Closure
Cvs Heath - Aetna313Feb 3, 2026Layoff
Stanley Black And Decker300Mar 3, 2026Closure
Edgewell Personal Care/schick293Nov 12, 2025Closure
Hdr Trumbull, LLC Dba St. Josephs Center179Jun 9, 2025Closure

Most Affected Industries

Based on WARN Act filings

Healthcare9 notices · 890 emp.
Manufacturing8 notices · 952 emp.
Retail4 notices · 1,215 emp.
Finance & Insurance3 notices · 328 emp.
Construction2 notices · 46 emp.
Technology1 notices · 2 emp.
Energy & Utilities1 notices · 78 emp.
Media & Entertainment1 notices · 44 emp.

Frequently Asked Questions

About layoffs in Connecticut

How many layoffs have been reported in Connecticut?

Connecticut has had 30 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 3,560 employees across 26 companies. In the last 90 days, 8 new notices were filed affecting 2,059 workers.

What is the unemployment rate in Connecticut?

The unemployment rate in Connecticut is 3.8%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.

Which companies have the largest layoffs in Connecticut?

The largest layoffs in Connecticut include Macys Cheshire Fulfillment Center (993 employees), Cvs Heath - Aetna (313 employees), Stanley Black And Decker (300 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the Connecticut labor department.

What industries are most affected by layoffs in Connecticut?

The most affected industries in Connecticut are Healthcare (9 notices), Manufacturing (8 notices), Retail (4 notices).

How can I get alerts for layoffs in Connecticut?

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Key Metrics

Avg Employees/Notice119
Plant Closures19
Closure Rate63%

Top Cities in Connecticut

Remote
389emp.
Hartford
465emp.
151 Farmington Avenue
39emp.
South Windsor
163emp.
Shelton
146emp.
6448 Main Street
179emp.
5 Science Park
128emp.
137 East Aurora Street In Waterbury
37emp.

Monthly Trend (12 mo)

2026-031 · 300 emp.
2026-023 · 458 emp.
2026-014 · 1,301 emp.
2025-121 · 5 emp.
2025-112 · 326 emp.
2025-106 · 423 emp.
2025-091 · 68 emp.
2025-081 · 78 emp.

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