New Jersey Layoffs — July 2014
Employers in New Jersey reported 13 WARN Act notices in July 2014, displacing an estimated 4,209 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and up 1120% versus July 2013. The average filing covered 324 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 3,345 |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 646 |
| Education | 3 | 128 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 90 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 3,345 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 646 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 3 | 3,345 |
| Salem | 1 | 288 |
| Burlington | 2 | 140 |
| Camden | 2 | 136 |
| Bergen | 1 | 86 |
Atlantic absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 3,345 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | 2 | 3,292 |
| Salem | 1 | 288 |
| Cherry Hill | 2 | 136 |
| Mount Laurel | 1 | 90 |
| Northvale | 1 | 86 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Showboat Casino | Atlantic City | 2,139 | ||
| Trump Plaza Associates | Atlantic City | 1,153 | ||
| Ardagh Glass | Salem | 288 | ||
| AFE Victory | Cherry Hill | 106 | ||
| BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc. (¿BAE Systems | Mount Laurel | 90 | ||
| Gnutti Carlo USA | Northvale | 86 | ||
| Congoleum | Hamilton | 65 | ||
| HMS Host | Pomona | 53 | ||
| Broadcom | Matawan | 51 | ||
| Honeywell International-EMS Aviation | Moorestown | 50 | ||
| Anthem Institute | Jersey City | 50 | ||
| Anthem Institute | North Brunswick | 48 | ||
| Anthem Institute | Cherry Hill | 30 |
The most significant filing came from Showboat Casino at its Atlantic City facility, reporting 2,139 affected workers. Trump Plaza Associates followed with 1,153 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.