New Jersey Layoffs — April 2012
Employers in New Jersey posted 11 WARN Act notices in April 2012, affecting an estimated 2,802 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to March and up 136% versus April 2011. The average filing covered 255 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1,719 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 643 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 440 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,719 workers across 8 notices. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 643 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Morris | 7 | 1,617 |
| Essex | 2 | 745 |
| Hudson | 1 | 433 |
| Union | 1 | 7 |
Morris bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 1,617 workers across 7 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Hanover | 7 | 1,617 |
| Newark | 1 | 643 |
| Jersey City | 1 | 433 |
| Cedar Grove | 1 | 102 |
| Berkeley Heights | 1 | 7 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at its East Hanover facility, reporting 1,380 affected workers. Centerplate followed with 643 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the New Jersey labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Manufacturing 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.