New York Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in New York filed 2 WARN Act notices in August 2021, impacting roughly 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 led the way in workforce reductions with 331 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 104 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | 331 |
| Saint Lawrence | 1 | 104 |
New York felt the sharpest impact, 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 single largest action involved 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 data underscores 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.