New Jersey Layoffs — May 2008
Employers in New Jersey reported 10 WARN Act notices in May 2008, displacing an estimated 1,836 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and up 250% versus May 2007. The average filing covered 184 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 1,036 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 224 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 163 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 152 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 93 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 18 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,036 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 224 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 3 | 1,349 |
| Passaic | 1 | 134 |
| Hudson | 1 | 102 |
| Camden | 1 | 93 |
| Bergen | 1 | 50 |
Burlington absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 73% of all affected workers with 1,349 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Delanco | 1 | 1,036 |
| Mt. Laurel | 1 | 163 |
| Lumberton | 1 | 150 |
| Clifton | 1 | 134 |
| Secaucus | 1 | 102 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevic Transportation | Delanco | 1,036 | ||
| Sallie Mae | Mt. Laurel | 163 | ||
| Celebration | Lumberton | 150 | ||
| Ek Success | Clifton | 134 | ||
| Computer Sciences | Secaucus | 102 | ||
| Aramark | Cherry Hill | 93 | ||
| Sony Bmg Music | Lyndhurst | 50 | ||
| Philips Electronics | Ledgewood | 50 | ||
| Trane | Piscataway | 40 | ||
| Muhlenberg Med. Ctr | Plainfield | 18 |
The most significant filing came from Jevic Transportation at its Delanco facility, reporting 1,036 affected workers. Sallie Mae followed with 163 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.