Connecticut Layoffs — April 2014
Employers in Connecticut filed 1 WARN Act notices in April 2014, impacting roughly 268 workers — representing a notable rise over March. The average filing covered 268 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 268 |
The Utilities sector led the way in workforce reductions with 268 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 1 | 268 |
Hartford absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 268 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| South Windsor | 1 | 268 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 268 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClearEdge Power | South Windsor | 268 | Closure |
The single largest action involved ClearEdge Power at its South Windsor facility, reporting 268 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Connecticut labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.