New York Layoffs — July 2018
Employers in New York submitted 24 WARN Act notices in July 2018, putting at risk an estimated 1,489 workers — down from June and up 31% versus July 2017. The average filing covered 62 workers, with 16 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 522 |
| Accommodation & Food | 5 | 517 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 51 |
| Education | 1 | 17 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 3 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 2 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 522 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 517 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | 523 |
| Westchester | 1 | 396 |
| Ontario | 1 | 202 |
| Steuben | 1 | 152 |
| Queens | 1 | 126 |
New York saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 523 workers across 9 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | 523 |
| White Plains | 1 | 396 |
| Canandaigua | 1 | 202 |
| Painted Post | 1 | 152 |
| Middle Village | 1 | 126 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 16 | 1,298 |
| Layoff | 8 | 191 |
The high proportion of closures (87% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in New York's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Walmart (store #3441) at its White Plains facility, reporting 396 affected workers. Canandaigua Hotel Corporation dba the Inn on the Lake followed with 202 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for New York's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.