Connecticut Layoffs — January 2015
Employers in Connecticut posted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2015, affecting an estimated 64 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to December and down 80% versus January 2014. The average filing covered 32 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 50 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 14 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 50 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 14 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 1 | 50 |
| Fairfield | 1 | 14 |
New Haven absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 78% of all affected workers with 50 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Branford | 1 | 50 |
| Stamford | 1 | 14 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 64 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 454 Life Sciences | Branford | 50 | Closure | |
| RBS Securites | Stamford | 14 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by 454 Life Sciences at its Branford facility, reporting 50 affected workers. RBS Securites followed with 14 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Connecticut, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.