New Jersey Layoffs — July 2005
Employers in New Jersey recorded 8 WARN Act notices in July 2005, covering approximately 1,075 workers — marking a sharp increase from June and down 46% versus July 2004. The average filing covered 134 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 2 | 405 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 167 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 88 |
| Retail | 1 | 14 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 405 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 167 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 2 | 465 |
| Hudson | 2 | 405 |
| Hunterdon | 1 | 101 |
| Ocean | 1 | 66 |
| Somerset | 1 | 24 |
Middlesex felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 465 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey City | 2 | 405 |
| Edison | 1 | 401 |
| Milford | 1 | 101 |
| Lakewood | 1 | 66 |
| Piscataway | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pfi | Edison | 401 | ||
| Good Times Ent | Jersey City | 320 | ||
| Fibermark | Milford | 101 | ||
| Liberty Science Cntr | Jersey City | 85 | ||
| Gusmer | Lakewood | 66 | ||
| Saic | Piscataway | 64 | ||
| Aker Kvaerner | Bridgewater | 24 | ||
| Popular Club Plan | Garfield | 14 |
Leading the list was Pfi at its Edison facility, reporting 401 affected workers. Good Times Ent followed with 320 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Arts & Entertainment 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.