New Jersey Layoffs — October 2014
Employers in New Jersey submitted 5 WARN Act notices in October 2014, putting at risk an estimated 552 workers — down from September and down 54% versus October 2013. The average filing covered 110 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 231 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 171 |
| Retail | 1 | 94 |
| Transportation | 1 | 56 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 231 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 171 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Union | 2 | 333 |
| Bergen | 1 | 94 |
| Somerset | 1 | 69 |
| Hudson | 1 | 56 |
Union absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 333 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cranford | 1 | 171 |
| Roselle | 1 | 162 |
| Hackensack | 1 | 94 |
| Bridgewater | 1 | 69 |
| Secaucus | 1 | 56 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registrar & Transfer | Cranford | 171 | ||
| Roselle Paper | Roselle | 162 | ||
| Saks Fifth Avenue | Hackensack | 94 | ||
| Allergan | Bridgewater | 69 | ||
| COSCO Container Lines Americas | Secaucus | 56 |
Topping the list was Registrar & Transfer at its Cranford facility, reporting 171 affected workers. Roselle Paper followed with 162 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across New Jersey, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.