New Jersey Layoffs — May 2010
Employers in New Jersey recorded 6 WARN Act notices in May 2010, covering approximately 537 workers — marking a sharp increase from April and down 28% versus May 2009. The average filing covered 90 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 3 | 312 |
| Education | 1 | 94 |
| Retail | 1 | 73 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 58 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 312 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Education reported 94 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 2 | 207 |
| Camden | 1 | 96 |
| Morris | 1 | 94 |
| Atlantic | 1 | 73 |
| Warren | 1 | 67 |
Burlington absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 39% of all affected workers with 207 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Dix | 1 | 149 |
| Cherry Hill | 1 | 96 |
| Madison | 1 | 94 |
| Northfield | 1 | 73 |
| Phillipsburg | 1 | 67 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iap World Services | Fort Dix | 149 | ||
| Philadelphia Media Holdings | Cherry Hill | 96 | ||
| Aramark Management Services At Drew University | Madison | 94 | ||
| Palombo'S Med-Rite Pharmacy | Northfield | 73 | ||
| Tyden Brooks Security Products Group | Phillipsburg | 67 | ||
| Interline Brands | Mt. Laurel | 58 |
Leading the list was Iap World Services at its Fort Dix facility, reporting 149 affected workers. Philadelphia Media Holdings followed with 96 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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.