New York Layoffs — March 2016

Employers in New York submitted 32 WARN Act notices in March 2016, putting at risk an estimated 2,379 workers — up substantially from February and down 72% versus March 2015. The average filing covered 74 workers, with 25 closures among the notices.

Industry Breakdown

The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 815 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 255 workers.

Geographic Hotspots

Bronx bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 29% of all affected workers with 682 workers across 2 notices.

Layoff Type Analysis

The high proportion of closures (86% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in New York's labor market.

Largest Layoffs

Topping the list was Beth Abraham Nursing Home at its Bronx facility, reporting 580 affected workers. Schnurmacher Center for Rehabilitation Nursing Home followed with 235 workers.

Trend & Outlook

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

These figures highlight 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.