New Jersey Layoffs — September 2010
Employers in New Jersey reported 8 WARN Act notices in September 2010, displacing an estimated 992 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and up 49% versus September 2009. The average filing covered 124 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 651 |
| Accommodation & Food | 5 | 180 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 98 |
| Transportation | 1 | 63 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 651 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 180 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson | 2 | 714 |
| Union | 4 | 159 |
| Bergen | 1 | 98 |
| Camden | 1 | 21 |
Hudson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 72% of all affected workers with 714 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Secaucus | 1 | 651 |
| Kenilworth | 1 | 99 |
| Lodi | 1 | 98 |
| North Bergen | 1 | 63 |
| Summit | 1 | 38 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center | Secaucus | 651 | ||
| Sodexo | Kenilworth | 99 | ||
| Bank of New York Mellon | Lodi | 98 | ||
| Interstate Logistics | North Bergen | 63 | ||
| Sodexo | Summit | 38 | ||
| Newace, LLC T/A Newton Diner | Bellmawr | 21 | ||
| Sodexo | Union | 18 | ||
| Sodexo | Springfield | 4 |
The most significant filing came from Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center at its Secaucus facility, reporting 651 affected workers. Sodexo followed with 99 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.