New York Layoffs — December 2021
Employers in New York recorded 10 WARN Act notices in December 2021, covering approximately 1,733 workers — marking a sharp increase from 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 accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,130 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, 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 was the epicenter of layoff 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
Leading the list was 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 filings reflect 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.