Charter Communications is implementing a significant $2 billion cost-cutting initiative over the next 18 months to address recent broadband customer declines. The company is undergoing a broad operational transition aimed at improving customer... — read more 

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S&S Worldwide is actively seeking capital to continue its operations. The company warned of potential permanent layoffs if it fails to secure funding. This follows a previous notice of 70 temporary layoffs. The arts and crafts distributor has a... — read more 

Comcast is preparing for its third-quarter earnings report amidst significant challenges. The company is planning widespread job cuts across its cable TV, broadband, and wireless divisions. These workforce reductions are part of a larger corporate... — read more 

S&S Worldwide is implementing significant layoffs at its Colchester headquarters. The company plans to eliminate 70 positions by mid-December. This action is attributed to unspecified "business circumstances." The arts and crafts distributor has a... — read more 

Cycling Sports Group Inc., known for its Cannondale brand, will close its Wilton office. This closure will result in 143 employees losing their jobs. The layoffs will affect various departments, including engineering, sales, and finance. The company... — read more 

Connecticut employers must now provide wage transparency in job postings, including benefits information. Employment promissory notes are now banned for all businesses, expanding a previous restriction. Mandatory lactation accommodations and new ADA... — read more 

Connecticut employers must now report if job cuts are due to artificial intelligence or other technological changes. This new requirement applies to companies filing federal layoff notices. The law aims to track automation-driven workforce... — read more 

IDEX Health & Science has announced a delay in the closure of its Bristol manufacturing facility. The company will now keep the plant operational until the end of the year. This extension is intended to fulfill customer demands and ensure an... — read more 

Willimantic's WILI radio station has laid off several long-serving radio personalities. The cuts were made by the station's owner, Hall Broadcasting, after a review of operations. Some affected employees had been with the company for decades. The... — read more 

The Connecticut Education Association's endorsement of Governor Lamont is being questioned due to ongoing school funding issues. Despite the governor's claims of full funding, districts like Bridgeport have experienced significant layoffs and program... — read more 

Tim Tebow has signed a multi-year contract extension with ESPN, securing his role on SEC Nation and other programming. This comes as the network undergoes significant layoffs, impacting several prominent on-air personalities. Notable figures... — read more 

ESPN has initiated its first significant layoffs in three years, primarily driven by its recent acquisition of NFL Network. This move follows Disney's finalization of the deal, which involved a 10% stake in ESPN. The company is integrating NFL assets... — read more 

Connecticut manufacturers face a persistent skills gap, with companies struggling to fill open positions despite recent layoffs at larger firms. The demand for specialized skills, particularly in advanced manufacturing and defense sectors, outstrips... — read more 

Windsor Locks voters will decide on a revised budget in a fourth referendum after previous proposals failed. Proposed cuts threaten essential town services, including the public library and park and recreation programs. The library faces a 50% budget... — read more 

Delta Air Lines is changing its ground-handling contractor at Bradley International Airport. G2 Secure Staffing, LLC, the current contractor, filed a WARN notice for 100 jobs. This notice indicated potential job eliminations by August 19. Delta... — read more 

The Connecticut Education Association demands transparency from Stamford Public Schools. Nearly three dozen Stamford educators face involuntary transfers or layoffs. Many transferred teachers lack training for new special education roles. The school... — read more 

ESPN is reportedly preparing for another round of layoffs. On-camera talent are said to be at risk this time. ESPN previously laid off about 30 off-camera workers this spring. These reported layoffs follow the company's NFL Network acquisition... — read more 

Connecticut companies announced over 2,200 layoffs in 2026. Macy's led with 993 job cuts from its Cheshire fulfillment center closure. CVS Health's Aetna unit and Talcott Resolution Life also reduced staff in Hartford. Stanley Black & Decker, IDEX... — read more 

Guida-Seibert Dairy Co. will cease operations at its New Britain plant. This action impacts 205 workers. Job eliminations will start July 20. The complete shutdown occurs July 31. Dairy Farmers of America, the owner, cited changes needed for its... — read more 

ASML and labor unions reached an agreement on a social plan. This plan seeks to reduce involuntary job losses. ASML had previously announced cutting about 1,700 management roles. The company will support impacted staff in finding new positions... — read more 

Sturm, Ruger & Co. implemented job cuts earlier this year. The firearms manufacturer disclosed these layoffs in its first-quarter earnings report. This "reduction-in-force" occurred in February as part of a restructuring effort. The company aims to... — read more 

Bristol Public Schools faces budget challenges. About 135 teacher layoff notices were recently issued. State officials announced $172 million in supplemental education aid. Bristol will receive an additional $4.5 million from this aid. This funding... — read more 

IDEX Health & Science LLC is closing its Bristol, CT operations. This closure will result in the permanent layoff of 73 employees. The company will cease operations at its 110 Halcyon Dr. location. Layoffs are scheduled to begin around July 15, 2026... — read more 

Stanley Black & Decker is closing its New Britain manufacturing plant. Approximately 287 employees will be laid off. The plant produced tape measures no longer in high demand. Layoffs are expected to occur between Monday and May 18. The company... — read more 

The New Britain Board of Education voted to issue teacher layoff notices. Fifteen layoff notices will be sent out on Friday. This decision comes amid ongoing budget concerns. The board awaits state funding to potentially reduce cuts. Officials are... — read more 

CVS Health is reducing 313 positions within Aetna's small group insurance business. These cuts are part of a broader $2 billion cost-cutting initiative. The initiative has already eliminated approximately 1,500 Aetna positions since late 2023. The... — read more 

New Britain Public Schools faces significant budget cuts. The superintendent warned of dozens of staff layoffs and a potential school closure. The district requested $18.9 million, but the mayor proposed a $1 million increase. Parents and teachers... — read more 

Talcott Resolution Life will lay off 101 employees. These job cuts begin April 24 at its Hartford facility. The company is closing specific operations and IT functions. This reflects a broader trend of U.S. workforce reductions. Layoffs are impacting... — read more 

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits decreased last week. Initial claims fell by 11,000 to 207,000. This marks the biggest one-week drop since February. The data suggests the labor market is stabilizing with limited layoffs. Continuing claims... — read more 

ESPN will implement another round of layoffs. These job reductions are unrelated to the recent NFL Network merger. Cord-cutting and a potential Disney spin-off are contributing factors. A $100 million YouTube TV dispute also impacted finances... — read more 

Mystic Seaport Museum eliminated 22 positions. Employees were informed of these layoffs on Tuesday. The museum cited long-standing financial challenges. Rising inflation and increased operating costs contributed to the decision. These cuts represent... — read more 

PosiGen, a national residential solar installer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This filing occurred in the Texas Southern Bankruptcy Court on Monday. The company had previously laid off most of its workforce in August. PosiGen also closed... — read more 

ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists announced significant staff reductions. These cuts affect its facility located in Farmington, Connecticut. The company attributed the decision to decreased business volumes. Layoffs are planned to start in... — read more 

RallyBio, a New Haven biopharma company, announced a new round of layoffs. Nine employees, representing 40% of its workforce, will be cut in the coming months. The company aims to streamline operations and pivot its dr-g programs. This strategic... — read more 

Edgewell Personal Care announced the closure of its Schick razor manufacturing facility. This plant is located in Milford, Connecticut. The closure will result in 293 permanent layoffs. Employee terminations are expected to begin in March 2026. The... — read more 

The Cigna Group confirmed plans for approximately 2,000 layoffs. These job cuts will occur worldwide by the end of this month. The affected workers comprise less than three percent of its global workforce. Cigna stated the decision aims for greater... — read more 

CVS Health plans to lay off 313 additional remote workers. These layoffs include 17 employees in Connecticut. The terminations are set for April 3 through July 31. The company cited operational changes in its Small Group business. More than 1,000... — read more 

Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML announced layoff plans. The company intended to cut 1,700 management positions. This reduction impacts about 4% of its global workforce. Technical and IT departments were the primary targets. Seven weeks... — read more 

Stanley Black & Decker will lay off 300 employees. This action follows the permanent closure of its New Britain manufacturing facility. Layoffs will occur in five waves, starting in May 2026. Most workers, 287, will be terminated between May 4 and... — read more