New York Layoffs — November 2021
Employers in New York filed 11 WARN Act notices in November 2021, impacting roughly 641 workers — representing a pullback from October and down 83% versus November 2020. The average filing covered 58 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 4 | 157 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 134 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 111 |
| Transportation | 1 | 79 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 58 |
| Education | 1 | 56 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 46 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 157 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 134 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | 201 |
| Niagara | 1 | 128 |
| Nassau | 1 | 111 |
| Kings | 1 | 79 |
| Cortland | 1 | 58 |
New York was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 201 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | 201 |
| Niagara Falls | 1 | 128 |
| Freeport | 1 | 111 |
| Brooklyn | 1 | 79 |
| Cortland | 1 | 58 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New York this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Occidental Chemical at its Niagara Falls facility, reporting 128 affected workers. North Shore Linen, Inc. - Long Island Region followed with 111 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across New York, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.