Connecticut Layoffs — December 2016
Employers in Connecticut recorded 5 WARN Act notices in December 2016, covering approximately 845 workers — marking a sharp increase from November and down 41% versus December 2015. The average filing covered 169 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 822 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 20 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 3 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 822 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Finance & Insurance reported 20 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 1 | 703 |
| Fairfield | 4 | 142 |
New Haven saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 83% of all affected workers with 703 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wallingford | 1 | 703 |
| Ridgefield | 1 | 119 |
| Stamford | 3 | 23 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 822 |
| Layoff | 2 | 13 |
The high proportion of closures (97% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Connecticut's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol-Myers Squibb | Wallingford | 703 | Closure | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals | Ridgefield | 119 | Closure | |
| Royal Bank of Scotland, Plc and RBS Securities Inc. | Stamford | 10 | Layoff | |
| Royal Bank of Scotland Plc and RBS Securities | Stamford | 10 | ||
| Marriott International, Inc. (Update to 11/28/16 notice) | Stamford | 3 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Bristol-Myers Squibb at its Wallingford facility, reporting 703 affected workers. Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals followed with 119 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect 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.