New York Layoffs — December 2023
Employers in New York reported 21 WARN Act notices in December 2023, displacing an estimated 3,165 workers — signaling an acceleration from November and down 19% versus December 2022. The average filing covered 151 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 4 | 1,057 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 803 |
| Transportation | 1 | 543 |
| Healthcare | 6 | 406 |
| Government | 2 | 156 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 85 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 58 |
| Retail | 1 | 57 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,057 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 803 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | 1,301 |
| Rockland | 2 | 570 |
| Bronx | 1 | 543 |
| Broome | 2 | 293 |
| Warren | 1 | 149 |
New York saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 1,301 workers across 7 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | 1,207 |
| Pearl River | 2 | 570 |
| Bronx | 1 | 543 |
| Binghamton | 2 | 293 |
| Queensbury | 1 | 149 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New York this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Spotify at its New York facility, reporting 755 affected workers. Garyline followed with 543 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for New York's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.