New Jersey Layoffs — August 2007
Employers in New Jersey submitted 8 WARN Act notices in August 2007, putting at risk an estimated 901 workers — down from July and up 247% versus August 2006. The average filing covered 113 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 289 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 259 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 205 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 148 |
The Professional Services sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 289 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 259 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 2 | 289 |
| Morris | 2 | 157 |
| Hudson | 1 | 145 |
| Essex | 1 | 141 |
| Union | 1 | 114 |
Middlesex saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 289 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Piscataway | 1 | 200 |
| No. Bergen | 1 | 145 |
| Newark | 1 | 141 |
| Mountainside | 1 | 114 |
| Parsippany | 1 | 93 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advogent | Piscataway | 200 | ||
| Liz Claiborne | No. Bergen | 145 | ||
| St. John'S Community Svs | Newark | 141 | ||
| Tinnerman Palnut | Mountainside | 114 | ||
| First Magnus | Parsippany | 93 | ||
| Osi Collection | Edison | 89 | ||
| Medco Health | Pine Brook | 64 | ||
| Greenpoint Mortgage | Mt. Laurel | 55 |
Topping the list was Advogent at its Piscataway facility, reporting 200 affected workers. Liz Claiborne followed with 145 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.