New York Layoffs — December 2020
Employers in New York reported 29 WARN Act notices in December 2020, displacing an estimated 1,148 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 33% versus December 2019. The average filing covered 40 workers, with 15 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 7 | 272 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 183 |
| Retail | 1 | 76 |
| Utilities | 1 | 55 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 39 |
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 28 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 272 workers across 7 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 183 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | 655 |
| Saratoga | 1 | 121 |
| Kings | 1 | 76 |
| Westchester | 2 | 75 |
| Schenectady | 1 | 64 |
New York saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 57% of all affected workers with 655 workers across 18 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | 655 |
| Ballston Spa | 1 | 121 |
| Brooklyn | 1 | 76 |
| Schenectady | 1 | 64 |
| Buffalo | 2 | 56 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 8 | 485 |
| Temporary Closure | 7 | 307 |
| Layoff | 9 | 253 |
| Temporary Layoff | 2 | 46 |
The high proportion of closures (69% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in New York's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Saratoga Center for Care LLC dba Saratoga Center for Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care (Ballston Spa) at its Ballston Spa facility, reporting 121 affected workers. TJX Companies, Inc. (TJ Maxx Store #1197) followed with 76 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across New York, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.