New Jersey Layoffs — January 2011
Employers in New Jersey recorded 7 WARN Act notices in January 2011, covering approximately 1,044 workers — marking a decline from December and up 81% versus January 2010. The average filing covered 149 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 393 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 358 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 216 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 61 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 16 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 393 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 358 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 2 | 390 |
| Gloucester | 1 | 300 |
| Bergen | 1 | 216 |
| Somerset | 1 | 64 |
| Hudson | 1 | 58 |
Middlesex was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 37% of all affected workers with 390 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Avenel | 1 | 329 |
| Pitman | 1 | 300 |
| East Rutherford | 1 | 216 |
| North Plainfield | 1 | 64 |
| Woodbridge | 1 | 61 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery Haulers | Avenel | 329 | ||
| Sony Music Holdings | Pitman | 300 | ||
| ARAMARK at Meadowlands Racetrack | East Rutherford | 216 | ||
| Kmart | North Plainfield | 64 | ||
| Harvest Time Bread | Woodbridge | 61 | ||
| Iesi | Jersey City | 58 | ||
| Atlantis Health Plan | Matawan | 16 |
Leading the list was Grocery Haulers at its Avenel facility, reporting 329 affected workers. Sony Music Holdings followed with 300 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.