New Jersey Layoffs — May 2006
Employers in New Jersey filed 8 WARN Act notices in May 2006, impacting roughly 1,092 workers — representing a pullback from April and down 28% versus May 2005. The average filing covered 136 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 426 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 327 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 128 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 117 |
| Transportation | 1 | 94 |
The Professional Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 426 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 327 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | 2 | 277 |
| Hudson | 1 | 266 |
| Union | 1 | 196 |
| Bergen | 2 | 131 |
| Morris | 1 | 128 |
Camden absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 25% of all affected workers with 277 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey City | 1 | 266 |
| Summit | 1 | 196 |
| Gibbsboro | 1 | 160 |
| Pine Brook | 1 | 128 |
| Camden | 1 | 117 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aicpa | Jersey City | 266 | ||
| Dj Ortho | Summit | 196 | ||
| Phase One Marketing | Gibbsboro | 160 | ||
| Amerisourcebergen | Pine Brook | 128 | ||
| Fdr Services | Camden | 117 | ||
| Ups Supply Chain | Cranbury | 94 | ||
| United Wire Hanger | Hasbrouck Heights | 81 | ||
| Titan Tools | Oakland | 50 |
The single largest action involved Aicpa at its Jersey City facility, reporting 266 affected workers. Dj Ortho followed with 196 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across New Jersey, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.