Connecticut Layoffs — March 2026
Employers in Connecticut recorded 1 WARN Act notices in March 2026, covering approximately 300 workers — marking a decline from February and up 900% versus March 2025. The average filing covered 300 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
Industry classification was not available for filings in Connecticut this month. A total of 300 workers were affected across 1 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 1 | 300 |
Hartford bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 300 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Britain | 1 | 300 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 300 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Black and Decker | New Britain | 300 | Closure |
Leading the list was Stanley Black and Decker at its New Britain facility, reporting 300 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Connecticut's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons.
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.