New Jersey Layoffs — May 2013
Employers in New Jersey recorded 7 WARN Act notices in May 2013, covering approximately 412 workers — marking a decline from April and down 86% versus May 2012. The average filing covered 59 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 82 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 69 |
| Construction | 1 | 65 |
| Education | 1 | 63 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 50 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 43 |
| Transportation | 1 | 40 |
The Professional Services sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 82 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 69 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 3 | 148 |
| Mercer | 1 | 82 |
| Burlington | 1 | 69 |
| Passaic | 1 | 63 |
| Bergen | 1 | 50 |
Atlantic absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 148 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 1 | 82 |
| Moorestown | 1 | 69 |
| Atlantic City | 1 | 65 |
| Paterson | 1 | 63 |
| Ridgefield | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leading Edge | Hamilton | 82 | ||
| Masco Bath | Moorestown | 69 | ||
| Central Ac | Atlantic City | 65 | ||
| Concerned Parents for Head Start | Paterson | 63 | ||
| Amiee Lynn | Ridgefield | 50 | ||
| The Press of Atlantic City Media Group | Pleasantville | 43 | ||
| First Transit | Egg Harbor Township | 40 |
Leading the list was Leading Edge at its Hamilton facility, reporting 82 affected workers. Masco Bath followed with 69 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across New Jersey, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.