Connecticut Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in Connecticut reported 3 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, displacing an estimated 1,211 workers. The average filing covered 404 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
3
Notices Filed
1,211
Workers Affected
404
Avg per Notice
3
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Connecticut (DOL/BLS)
4.2%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
3,407
Initial Claims
(2026-02-28 wk)
1.89%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-02-28 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 993 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 161 |
| Transportation | 1 | 57 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 993 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 161 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macys Cheshire Fulfillment Center | Cheshire | 993 | Closure | |
| JeniusBank | 161 | Closure | ||
| Macys Store Delivery Center (SDS) and Customer Returns Center (CRD) Operations | South Windsor | 57 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Macys Cheshire Fulfillment Center at its Cheshire facility, reporting 993 affected workers. JeniusBank followed with 161 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Connecticut for Week 2 of January 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full January report for Connecticut.