New Jersey Layoffs — June 2009
Employers in New Jersey submitted 14 WARN Act notices in June 2009, putting at risk an estimated 1,448 workers — up substantially from May and down 43% versus June 2008. The average filing covered 103 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5 | 969 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 237 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 108 |
| Retail | 1 | 71 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 39 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 19 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 5 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 969 workers across 5 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 237 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Union | 3 | 545 |
| Monmouth | 1 | 217 |
| Passaic | 1 | 207 |
| Middlesex | 2 | 112 |
| Mercer | 2 | 91 |
Union was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 545 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Neptune | 1 | 217 |
| Wayne | 1 | 207 |
| Union | 1 | 202 |
| Green Brook | 1 | 198 |
| Scotch Plains | 1 | 145 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Excelsior Medical at its Neptune facility, reporting 217 affected workers. Llanfair Nursing Home & Rehab Center followed with 207 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.