New York Layoffs — October 2013

Employers in New York reported 36 WARN Act notices in October 2013, displacing an estimated 1,900 workers — signaling an acceleration from September and down 37% versus October 2012. The average filing covered 53 workers, with 16 closures among the notices.

Industry Breakdown

The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 308 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 263 workers.

Geographic Hotspots

New York was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 26% of all affected workers with 500 workers across 10 notices.

Layoff Type Analysis

The high proportion of closures (57% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in New York's labor market.

Largest Layoffs

The most significant filing came from E.J. Noble Hospital at its Gouverneur facility, reporting 210 affected workers. Travelers Indemnity Company-Personal Insurance Business Center followed with 159 workers.

Trend & Outlook

After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.

The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for New York's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.

This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by New York. 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 New York WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.