Does New York have its own WARN Act?

Yes. New York has its own WARN law (NY WARN Act (Labor Law § 860)) with different thresholds than federal. It applies to employers with 50+ employees and requires 90 days notice.

How many days notice does New York require for a mass layoff?

New York requires 90 days advance notice for covered mass layoffs. This is 30 days more than the federal WARN Act's 60-day requirement.

Resources WARN ActNew York

New York WARN Act

NY WARN Act (Labor Law § 860)

90-day noticeNo mandatory severance

Key thresholds

Employer minimum

50employees

↓ Lower than federal (100)

Notice required

90days

↑ 30 days more than federal

Employee threshold

25+

AND 33% of workforce

OR 250+ regardless of %

Look-back window

90days

Rolling aggregation period

Key nuances for New York

90-day notice required — longer than federal. Employer qualification (50+) applies company-wide. Triggers when 25+ AND 33%+ at a single site, OR 250+ regardless of percentage. No faltering company exception.

How New York differs from federal WARN

Factor	Federal WARN	NY
Employer minimum	100+ employees	50+ employees
Notice required	60 days	90 days
Employee threshold	50+ AND 33%, or 500+	25+ AND 33% or 250+
Covers part-time	No (20+ hrs/wk only)	No
Mandatory severance	No	No
Safe harbors	Faltering company, Unforeseeable business circumstances, Natural disaster	Unforeseeable business circumstances, Natural disaster

Other states

California Connecticut Hawaii Illinois Iowa Maine Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota New Hampshire New Jersey Tennessee Wisconsin

This page is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change — always verify with qualified employment counsel before a reduction in force.

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