New York Layoffs — February 2015
Employers in New York reported 32 WARN Act notices in February 2015, displacing an estimated 2,245 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and up 58% versus February 2014. The average filing covered 70 workers, with 22 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 9 | 1,182 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 242 |
| Finance & Insurance | 6 | 216 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 75 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,182 workers across 9 notices. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 242 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | 914 |
| Nassau | 6 | 356 |
| Bronx | 2 | 319 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 265 |
| Kings | 1 | 157 |
New York saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 914 workers across 9 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | 1,343 |
| Coram | 3 | 345 |
| East Syracuse | 1 | 95 |
| Bronx | 1 | 80 |
| Valley Stream | 1 | 77 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 22 | 1,955 |
| Layoff | 10 | 290 |
The high proportion of closures (87% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in New York's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Federation Employment and Guidance Services, Inc. (Health & Human Services) at its New York facility, reporting 293 affected workers. Federation Employment and Guidance Services, Inc. (Health & Human Services) followed with 239 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.