Connecticut Layoffs — February 2019
Employers in Connecticut filed 2 WARN Act notices in February 2019, impacting roughly 125 workers — representing a pullback from January and up 3% versus February 2018. The average filing covered 62 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 122 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 3 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 122 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 3 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 2 | 125 |
New Haven saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 125 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Meriden | 1 | 122 |
| Middlebury | 1 | 3 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 122 |
| Layoff | 1 | 3 |
The high proportion of closures (98% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Connecticut's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Motor Freight | Meriden | 122 | Closure | |
| Spectrum Pharmaceuticals | Middlebury | 3 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved New England Motor Freight at its Meriden facility, reporting 122 affected workers. Spectrum Pharmaceuticals followed with 3 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Connecticut's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.