Connecticut has its own WARN Act requiring 60 days notice for larger layoffs, and courts are generally employee-friendly — though no severance is mandated by statute.
Statutory Severance
None required
CT WARN Threshold
100+ employees, 60 days notice
Key Law
CT Fair Employment Practices Act, CT WARN Act
Negotiability
Moderate-high — employee-friendly courts
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Connecticut employees have no statutory right to severance pay, but the state's WARN Act provides advance notice rights and its courts are generally favorable to employees. The Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act provides strong anti-discrimination protections.
No. Connecticut does not have a law requiring employers to pay severance. However, if your employer has a written severance policy or your contract includes severance terms, those are enforceable. Connecticut courts are generally employee-friendly, which can aid in enforcing promised severance.
The Connecticut WARN Act requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide 60 days advance written notice before a mass layoff, plant closing, or relocation. It parallels the federal WARN Act and provides an additional state-level enforcement avenue for employees who do not receive proper notice.
The CFEPA applies to employers with as few as three employees, covering many small Connecticut employers that fall below the federal 15-employee threshold. If you believe your termination was discriminatory, you may have a CFEPA claim even if federal law does not apply — and that potential claim gives you leverage in severance negotiations.
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Content last updated March 2026. This tool provides estimates only and does not constitute legal advice. For a complete analysis of your specific severance package, use the full contract analysis and jurisdiction-matched review.