New Jersey Layoffs — September 2014
Employers in New Jersey filed 8 WARN Act notices in September 2014, impacting roughly 3,877 workers — representing a notable rise over August and up 482% versus September 2013. The average filing covered 485 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 2 | 3,109 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 459 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 126 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 108 |
| Retail | 1 | 75 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector led the way in workforce reductions with 3,109 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 459 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 2 | 3,109 |
| Salem | 1 | 369 |
| Essex | 2 | 183 |
| Burlington | 1 | 90 |
| Passaic | 1 | 76 |
Atlantic bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 3,109 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | 2 | 3,109 |
| Hancocks Bridge | 1 | 369 |
| Newark | 2 | 183 |
| Mount Laurel | 1 | 90 |
| Clifton | 1 | 76 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Trump Taj Mahal Associates at its Atlantic City facility, reporting 3,101 affected workers. G4S Secure Solutions followed with 369 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the New Jersey labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Arts & Entertainment 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.