New Jersey Layoffs — October 2011
Employers in New Jersey submitted 7 WARN Act notices in October 2011, putting at risk an estimated 433 workers — down from September and down 85% versus October 2010. The average filing covered 62 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 3 | 161 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 150 |
| Retail | 1 | 110 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 12 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 161 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 150 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Union | 2 | 150 |
| Middlesex | 2 | 116 |
| Gloucester | 1 | 90 |
| Hudson | 1 | 65 |
| Morris | 1 | 12 |
Union absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 2 | 150 |
| Old Bridge | 1 | 110 |
| Swedesboro | 1 | 90 |
| Jersey City | 1 | 65 |
| Denville | 1 | 12 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowe's | Old Bridge | 110 | ||
| Sixth Avenue Electronics | Springfield | 100 | ||
| Genco | Swedesboro | 90 | ||
| MIQ Logistrics | Jersey City | 65 | ||
| Merck | Springfield | 50 | ||
| Saint Clare's Health Systems | Denville | 12 | ||
| Port Jersey Transportation | Monroe | 6 |
Topping the list was Lowe's at its Old Bridge facility, reporting 110 affected workers. Sixth Avenue Electronics followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across New Jersey, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.