New Jersey Layoffs — August 2004
Employers in New Jersey submitted 8 WARN Act notices in August 2004, putting at risk an estimated 884 workers — down from July. The average filing covered 110 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 390 |
| Transportation | 1 | 187 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 164 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 93 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 390 workers across 4 notices. Separately, Transportation reported 187 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 2 | 317 |
| Bergen | 1 | 164 |
| Somerset | 1 | 109 |
| Essex | 1 | 96 |
| Gloucester | 1 | 93 |
Middlesex saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 317 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 1 | 187 |
| Paramus | 1 | 164 |
| New Brunswick | 1 | 130 |
| Skillman | 1 | 109 |
| Newark | 1 | 96 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apl Logistics | Monroe | 187 | ||
| Leisure Time Tours | Paramus | 164 | ||
| Pressman Toy | New Brunswick | 130 | ||
| Johnson & Johnson | Skillman | 109 | ||
| Seton | Newark | 96 | ||
| Fujitsu Network | Swedesboro | 93 | ||
| St. Ives Burrups | Marlton | 55 | ||
| Cc&P | West Paterson | 50 |
Topping the list was Apl Logistics at its Monroe facility, reporting 187 affected workers. Leisure Time Tours followed with 164 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by New Jersey. 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 Jersey WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.