Connecticut Layoffs — February 2015
Employers in Connecticut filed 2 WARN Act notices in February 2015, impacting roughly 98 workers — representing a notable rise over January and down 63% versus February 2014. The average filing covered 49 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 93 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 5 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 93 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 5 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 1 | 93 |
| Fairfield | 1 | 5 |
New Haven was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 95% of all affected workers with 93 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wallingford | 1 | 93 |
| Stamford | 1 | 5 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 98 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acuity Brands Lighting | Wallingford | 93 | Closure | |
| RBS Securites | Stamford | 5 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Acuity Brands Lighting at its Wallingford facility, reporting 93 affected workers. RBS Securites followed with 5 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Connecticut's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.