Connecticut Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in Connecticut submitted 3 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, putting at risk 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)
4.7%
Unemployment
(February 2026)
5,247
Initial Claims
(2026-04-11 wk)
1.83%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-11 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 993 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 161 |
| Transportation | 1 | 57 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 993 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 161 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macys Cheshire Fulfillment Center | Cheshire | 993 | Closure | |
| JeniusBank | Hartford | 161 | Closure | |
| Macys Store Delivery Center (SDS) and Customer Returns Center (CRD) Operations | South Windsor | 57 | Closure |
Topping the list was 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.