New Jersey Layoffs — July 2013
Employers in New Jersey filed 3 WARN Act notices in July 2013, impacting roughly 345 workers and down 43% versus July 2012. The average filing covered 115 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 232 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 113 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 232 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 113 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | 2 | 232 |
| Union | 1 | 113 |
Camden felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 232 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill | 1 | 123 |
| Kenilworth | 1 | 113 |
| Camden | 1 | 109 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathmark | Cherry Hill | 123 | ||
| Merck | Kenilworth | 113 | ||
| Pathmark | Camden | 109 |
The single largest action involved Pathmark at its Cherry Hill facility, reporting 123 affected workers. Merck followed with 113 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.