Connecticut Layoffs — November 2019
Employers in Connecticut submitted 1 WARN Act notices in November 2019, putting at risk an estimated 72 workers — down from October and down 72% versus November 2018. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 72 |
The Wholesale Trade sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 72 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 1 | 72 |
Hartford absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 72 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 1 | 72 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 72 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKesson | Farmington | 72 | Closure |
Topping the list was McKesson at its Farmington facility, reporting 72 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Connecticut, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Wholesale Trade 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.