New York Layoffs — August 2014
Employers in New York recorded 26 WARN Act notices in August 2014, covering approximately 1,384 workers — marking a decline from July and down 63% versus August 2013. The average filing covered 53 workers, with 20 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 163 |
| Healthcare | 7 | 156 |
| Utilities | 1 | 144 |
| Transportation | 2 | 133 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 75 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 163 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Healthcare reported 156 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk | 4 | 271 |
| New York | 5 | 198 |
| Kings | 1 | 165 |
| Montgomery | 2 | 130 |
| Bronx | 2 | 118 |
Suffolk bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 20% of all affected workers with 271 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Shore | 4 | 271 |
| New York | 5 | 198 |
| Brooklyn | 1 | 165 |
| Amsterdam | 2 | 130 |
| Bronx | 2 | 118 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 20 | 1,191 |
| Layoff | 6 | 193 |
The high proportion of closures (86% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in New York's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC + Skanska Modular | Brooklyn | 165 | Closure | |
| Remy USA Industries, L.L.C. Bayshore Rotating Electric | Bay Shore | 144 | Closure | |
| British Airways, Plc | Jamaica | 93 | Closure | |
| Sears Holdings | Bronx | 91 | Closure | |
| CSC Holdings | Jericho | 86 | Layoff | |
| The Food Emporium #36-719 | New York | 76 | Closure | |
| Store Owners, Inc. d/b/a Parkview Supermarkets | Salamanca | 72 | Closure | |
| Remy USA Industries, L.L.C. Bayshore Axle- Caliper | Bay Shore | 69 | Closure | |
| Fiber Glass Industries | Amsterdam | 66 | Closure | |
| Fiber Glass Industries | Amsterdam | 64 | Closure | |
| Jim's Formal Wear | Endicott | 61 | Closure | |
| Practicare Medical Management | Liverpool | 58 | Layoff | |
| Hotel Bedford | New York | 47 | Closure | |
| Eurest Services (@t Google) | New York | 45 | Closure | |
| Rural/Metro (also dba Rural/Metro Medical Services) | Buffalo | 43 | Closure |
Leading the list was FC + Skanska Modular at its Brooklyn facility, reporting 165 affected workers. Remy USA Industries, L.L.C. Bayshore Rotating Electric followed with 144 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across New York, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.