New Jersey Layoffs — August 2004
Employers in New Jersey posted 8 WARN Act notices in August 2004, affecting an estimated 884 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to 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 saw the heaviest impact with 390 workers across 4 notices. On a related front, 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 was the epicenter of layoff 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 |
The largest notice was filed by Apl Logistics at its Monroe facility, reporting 187 affected workers. Leisure Time Tours followed with 164 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.