New York Layoffs — January 2019
Employers in New York filed 34 WARN Act notices in January 2019, impacting roughly 3,487 workers — representing a notable rise over December and roughly flat versus January 2018. The average filing covered 103 workers, with 27 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 857 |
| Retail | 6 | 647 |
| Transportation | 2 | 628 |
| Healthcare | 5 | 593 |
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 155 |
| Education | 3 | 124 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 106 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 81 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 857 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 647 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | 658 |
| Queens | 3 | 655 |
| Nassau | 5 | 451 |
| Saratoga | 1 | 441 |
| Kings | 3 | 340 |
New York was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 19% of all affected workers with 658 workers across 8 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | 658 |
| Jamaica | 1 | 528 |
| Saratoga Springs | 1 | 441 |
| Brooklyn | 3 | 340 |
| Monticello | 1 | 207 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 27 | 3,299 |
| Layoff | 7 | 188 |
The high proportion of closures (95% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in New York's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved ABM Aviation Inc.(Delta Airlines at JFK International Airport. Terminals 2 and 4) at its Jamaica facility, reporting 528 affected workers. Centerplate at the New York Racing Association (NYRA)- Saratoga Racetracks followed with 441 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the New York labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Accommodation & Food 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.