New Jersey Layoffs — August 2014
Employers in New Jersey posted 7 WARN Act notices in August 2014, affecting an estimated 549 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and up 273% versus August 2013. The average filing covered 78 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 218 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 217 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 76 |
| Education | 1 | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 3 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 218 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 217 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 1 | 218 |
| Atlantic | 3 | 217 |
| Camden | 1 | 76 |
| Morris | 1 | 35 |
| Burlington | 1 | 3 |
Middlesex saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 218 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Piscataway | 1 | 218 |
| Atlantic City | 3 | 217 |
| Voorhees | 1 | 76 |
| Parsippany | 1 | 35 |
| Moorestown | 1 | 3 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences Corp. (and other legal entities) | Piscataway | 218 | ||
| GRGAC1 (dba Amada) | Atlantic City | 124 | ||
| Lions Gate | Voorhees | 76 | ||
| GRGAC2 (dba Whiskey Village) | Atlantic City | 64 | ||
| Anthem Institute | Parsippany | 35 | ||
| GRGAC3 (dba Distrito Cantina) | Atlantic City | 29 | ||
| Honeywell International, Inc - EMS Aviation | Moorestown | 3 |
The largest notice was filed by GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences Corp. (and other legal entities) at its Piscataway facility, reporting 218 affected workers. GRGAC1 (dba Amada) followed with 124 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.