New Jersey Layoffs — May 2014
Employers in New Jersey reported 9 WARN Act notices in May 2014, displacing an estimated 1,986 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and up 382% versus May 2013. The average filing covered 221 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 3 | 761 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 756 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 264 |
| Transportation | 1 | 126 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 79 |
The Education sector topped the list of affected industries with 761 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 756 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Essex | 3 | 1,316 |
| Hudson | 1 | 180 |
| Morris | 1 | 137 |
| Middlesex | 1 | 126 |
| Union | 1 | 79 |
Essex absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 66% of all affected workers with 1,316 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | 2 | 1,189 |
| Jersey City | 1 | 180 |
| Parsippany | 1 | 137 |
| Belleville | 1 | 127 |
| Avenel | 1 | 126 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark | Newark | 685 | ||
| Newark Preschool Council | Newark | 504 | ||
| Jersey City Child Development Centers | Jersey City | 180 | ||
| Magellan Health Services | Parsippany | 137 | ||
| Federation of Multicultural Programs of NJ | Belleville | 127 | ||
| Genco | Avenel | 126 | ||
| International Paint (aka Akzo Nobel) | Union | 79 | ||
| Trenton Head Start | Trenton | 77 | ||
| Sodexo Management | Englishtown | 71 |
The most significant filing came from Aramark at its Newark facility, reporting 685 affected workers. Newark Preschool Council followed with 504 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Education 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.