New Jersey Layoffs — November 2012
Employers in New Jersey filed 15 WARN Act notices in November 2012, impacting roughly 2,160 workers — representing a notable rise over October and up 10% versus November 2011. The average filing covered 144 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5 | 952 |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 862 |
| Retail | 3 | 235 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 62 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 952 workers across 5 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 862 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 3 | 705 |
| Hudson | 7 | 662 |
| Burlington | 3 | 646 |
| Camden | 2 | 147 |
Middlesex was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 705 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Plainsboro | 3 | 705 |
| Jersey City | 4 | 507 |
| Marlton | 2 | 493 |
| Lumberton | 1 | 153 |
| Westmont | 1 | 98 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Bristol Myers Squibb at its Plainsboro facility, reporting 479 affected workers. Virtua Medical Group followed with 445 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the New Jersey labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Healthcare 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.