New Jersey Layoffs — July 2014
Employers in New Jersey recorded 13 WARN Act notices in July 2014, covering approximately 4,209 workers — marking a decline 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 accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 3,345 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, 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 felt the sharpest impact, 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 |
Leading the list was Showboat Casino at its Atlantic City facility, reporting 2,139 affected workers. Trump Plaza Associates followed with 1,153 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.