New York Layoffs — February 2022
Employers in New York reported 1 WARN Act notices in February 2022, displacing an estimated 185 workers and down 80% versus February 2021. The average filing covered 185 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 185 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 185 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Queens | 1 | 185 |
Queens bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 185 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island City | 1 | 185 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New York this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ReOpen Diagnostics | Long Island City | 185 |
The most significant filing came from ReOpen Diagnostics at its Long Island City facility, reporting 185 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for New York's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.