New York Layoffs — April 2021
Employers in New York recorded 18 WARN Act notices in April 2021, covering approximately 1,519 workers — marking a sharp increase from March and down 95% versus April 2020. The average filing covered 84 workers, with 17 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 8 | 463 |
| Utilities | 1 | 421 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 158 |
| Education | 4 | 67 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 463 workers across 8 notices. At the same time, Utilities reported 421 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Westchester | 4 | 428 |
| Cattaraugus | 1 | 421 |
| Genesee-Monroe-Ontario | 1 | 122 |
| Herkimer | 1 | 105 |
| Ulster | 1 | 77 |
Westchester absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 428 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Olean | 1 | 421 |
| Elmsford | 1 | 346 |
| Corfu | 1 | 122 |
| East Little Falls | 1 | 105 |
| Ulster | 1 | 77 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 17 | 1,497 |
| Layoff | 1 | 22 |
The high proportion of closures (99% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in New York's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Siemens Energy, Inc. (Olean) at its Olean facility, reporting 421 affected workers. Westchester Community Opportunity Program (WestCOP) (Head Start-Early Head Start Program) followed with 346 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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.