New Jersey Layoffs — April 2011
Employers in New Jersey submitted 5 WARN Act notices in April 2011, putting at risk an estimated 1,186 workers — down from March and up 175% versus April 2010. The average filing covered 237 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 3 | 988 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 106 |
| Government | 1 | 92 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 988 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 106 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 900 |
| Hunterdon | 1 | 106 |
| Salem | 1 | 92 |
| Middlesex | 1 | 60 |
| Atlantic | 1 | 28 |
Monmouth bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 76% of all affected workers with 900 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oceanport | 1 | 900 |
| Clinton | 1 | 106 |
| Salem | 1 | 92 |
| Fords | 1 | 60 |
| Atlantic City | 1 | 28 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Sports and Entertainment Authority | Oceanport | 900 | ||
| United Bank Card | Clinton | 106 | ||
| Salem County Improvement Authority | Salem | 92 | ||
| New Jersey Sports and Entertainment Authority | Fords | 60 | ||
| Trump Taj Mahal Associates, LLC DBA Trump Administration | Atlantic City | 28 |
Topping the list was New Jersey Sports and Entertainment Authority at its Oceanport facility, reporting 900 affected workers. United Bank Card followed with 106 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Arts & Entertainment 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.