Does Connecticut have its own WARN Act?

Yes. Connecticut has its own WARN law (CT Business Closing and Mass Layoff Act (CGS § 31-51o)) with different thresholds than federal. It applies to employers with 100+ employees and requires 60 days notice.

How many days notice does Connecticut require for a mass layoff?

Connecticut requires 60 days advance notice for covered mass layoffs.

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Connecticut WARN Act

CT Business Closing and Mass Layoff Act (CGS § 31-51o)

60-day noticeNo mandatory severance

Key thresholds

Employer minimum

100employees

Notice required

60days

Same as federal

Employee threshold

100+

Look-back window

90days

Rolling aggregation period

Key nuances for Connecticut

Applies to business closings and mass layoffs of 100+ employees at a single establishment.

How Connecticut differs from federal WARN

Factor	Federal WARN	CT
Employer minimum	100+ employees	100+ employees
Notice required	60 days	60 days
Employee threshold	50+ AND 33%, or 500+	100+
Covers part-time	No (20+ hrs/wk only)	No
Mandatory severance	No	No
Safe harbors	Faltering company, Unforeseeable business circumstances, Natural disaster	Same as federal

Other states

California Hawaii Illinois Iowa Maine Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota New Hampshire New Jersey New York Tennessee Wisconsin

This page is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change — always verify with qualified employment counsel before a reduction in force.

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