New York Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in New York reported 2 WARN Act notices in August 2021, displacing an estimated 435 workers and down 92% versus August 2020. The average filing covered 218 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 331 |
| Transportation | 1 | 104 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 331 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Transportation reported 104 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | 331 |
| Saint Lawrence | 1 | 104 |
New York bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 76% of all affected workers with 331 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | 331 |
| Potsdam | 1 | 104 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New York this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Page International | New York | 331 | ||
| LC Drives, Inc. - North Country Region / Capital Region | Potsdam | 104 |
The most significant filing came from Michael Page International at its New York facility, reporting 331 affected workers. LC Drives, Inc. - North Country Region / Capital Region followed with 104 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for New York's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.