New York Layoffs — October 2017
Employers in New York filed 35 WARN Act notices in October 2017, impacting roughly 1,862 workers — representing a pullback from September and up 33% versus October 2016. The average filing covered 53 workers, with 29 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 11 | 631 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 177 |
| Utilities | 1 | 89 |
| Retail | 2 | 85 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 61 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 28 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 631 workers across 11 notices. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 177 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 11 | 637 |
| New York | 9 | 502 |
| Erie | 4 | 260 |
| Nassau | 3 | 142 |
| Queens | 1 | 140 |
Monroe was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 637 workers across 11 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | 502 |
| Rochester | 8 | 361 |
| Pittsford | 2 | 215 |
| East Elmhurst | 1 | 140 |
| East Hills | 2 | 135 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 29 | 1,505 |
| Layoff | 6 | 357 |
The high proportion of closures (81% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in New York's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Concentrix at its Pittsford facility, reporting 192 affected workers. The New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott followed with 140 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.