New Jersey Layoffs — November 2005
Employers in New Jersey reported 8 WARN Act notices in November 2005, displacing an estimated 801 workers — signaling an acceleration from October and down 52% versus November 2004. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 265 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 152 |
| Retail | 1 | 139 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 98 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 89 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 58 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 265 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 152 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson | 2 | 208 |
| Passaic | 2 | 152 |
| Bergen | 1 | 139 |
| Mercer | 1 | 115 |
| Atlantic | 1 | 98 |
Hudson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 26% of all affected workers with 208 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Secaucus | 2 | 208 |
| Passaic | 2 | 152 |
| Paramus | 1 | 139 |
| Princeton | 1 | 115 |
| Atlantic City | 1 | 98 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro One | Secaucus | 150 | ||
| Value City | Paramus | 139 | ||
| Rcn Telecom Services | Princeton | 115 | ||
| Central Parking | Atlantic City | 98 | ||
| Aramark Healthcare | Passaic | 91 | ||
| Santa’S Best | Vineland | 89 | ||
| Aramark Healthcare | Passaic | 61 | ||
| Axa Equitable | Secaucus | 58 |
The most significant filing came from Metro One at its Secaucus facility, reporting 150 affected workers. Value City followed with 139 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.