New York Layoffs — April 2020
Employers in New York filed 221 WARN Act notices in April 2020, impacting roughly 29,693 workers — representing a pullback 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 | 22 | 7,628 |
| Retail | 17 | 4,313 |
| Transportation | 4 | 1,525 |
| Healthcare | 8 | 1,242 |
| Admin & Support Services | 4 | 1,089 |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 478 |
| Education | 2 | 306 |
| Information & Technology | 5 | 226 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 7,628 workers across 22 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 4,313 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 absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 13,809 workers across 101 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 102 | 13,971 |
| Brooklyn | 8 | 1,628 |
| Jamaica | 8 | 1,609 |
| 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
The single largest action involved Resorts World Catskills at its Monticello facility, reporting 1,256 affected workers. Suffolk Transportation Service followed with 1,218 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.