Connecticut Layoffs — June 2019
Employers in Connecticut logged 2 WARN Act notices in June 2019, involving roughly 226 workers — falling below May and up 37% versus June 2018. The average filing covered 113 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 143 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 83 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 143 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Finance & Insurance reported 83 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 1 | 143 |
| Hartford | 1 | 83 |
Fairfield felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 63% of all affected workers with 143 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newtown | 1 | 143 |
| Rocky Hill | 1 | 83 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 226 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbell Lighting, Inc. (Newtown) | Newtown | 143 | Closure | |
| Lincoln National | Rocky Hill | 83 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Hubbell Lighting, Inc. (Newtown) at its Newtown facility, reporting 143 affected workers. Lincoln National followed with 83 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to 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.