New York Layoffs — December 2021
Employers in New York filed 10 WARN Act notices in December 2021, impacting roughly 1,733 workers — representing a notable rise over November and up 51% versus December 2020. The average filing covered 173 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 2 | 1,130 |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 434 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 86 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 69 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 14 |
The Utilities sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,130 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 434 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kings | 3 | 1,144 |
| Nassau | 3 | 253 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 109 |
| Bronx | 1 | 86 |
| Westchester | 1 | 72 |
Kings saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 66% of all affected workers with 1,144 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 3 | 1,144 |
| Greenvale | 3 | 253 |
| Watertown | 1 | 109 |
| Bronx | 1 | 86 |
| Hawthorne | 1 | 72 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New York this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Aclara Smart Grid Solutions at its Brooklyn facility, reporting 565 affected workers. Aclara Smart Grid Solutions followed with 565 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the New York labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Utilities 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.