New Jersey Layoffs — October 2012
Employers in New Jersey posted 7 WARN Act notices in October 2012, affecting an estimated 569 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to September and up 31% versus October 2011. The average filing covered 81 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 5 | 399 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 170 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 399 workers across 5 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 170 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Union | 2 | 235 |
| Burlington | 1 | 94 |
| Atlantic | 1 | 84 |
| Hudson | 1 | 70 |
| Ocean | 1 | 66 |
Union absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 235 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth | 1 | 150 |
| Marlton | 1 | 94 |
| Linden | 1 | 85 |
| Egg Harbor Township | 1 | 84 |
| Secaucus | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merck | Kenilworth | 150 | ||
| Genuardi's | Marlton | 94 | ||
| Kmart | Linden | 85 | ||
| Genuardi's | Egg Harbor Township | 84 | ||
| La Plaza | Secaucus | 70 | ||
| Genuardi's | Barnegat | 66 | ||
| TE Connectivity | Morristown | 20 |
The largest notice was filed by Merck at its Kenilworth facility, reporting 150 affected workers. Genuardi's followed with 94 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.