New York Layoffs — April 2020
Employers in New York submitted 221 WARN Act notices in April 2020, putting at risk an estimated 29,693 workers — down from March and up 895% versus April 2019. The average filing covered 134 workers, with 59 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 26 | 8,810 |
| Retail | 26 | 5,279 |
| Healthcare | 25 | 2,442 |
| Transportation | 15 | 2,215 |
| Information & Technology | 12 | 1,709 |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 1,650 |
| Admin & Support Services | 7 | 1,576 |
| Professional Services | 15 | 815 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 8,810 workers across 26 notices. Separately, Retail reported 5,279 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 101 | 13,809 |
| Suffolk | 18 | 3,283 |
| Queens | 15 | 1,969 |
| Sullivan | 1 | 1,256 |
| Kings | 7 | 1,203 |
New York bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 13,809 workers across 101 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 103 | 14,117 |
| Jamaica | 9 | 1,658 |
| Brooklyn | 8 | 1,628 |
| Monticello | 1 | 1,256 |
| Bay Shore | 1 | 1,218 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary Layoff | 130 | 12,380 |
| Temporary Closure | 38 | 10,505 |
| Layoff | 32 | 4,140 |
| Closure | 21 | 2,668 |
Closures accounted for 44% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Resorts World Catskills at its Monticello facility, reporting 1,256 affected workers. Suffolk Transportation Service followed with 1,218 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for New York's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.