New Jersey Layoffs — January 2015
Employers in New Jersey filed 7 WARN Act notices in January 2015, impacting roughly 1,741 workers — representing a notable rise over December and down 24% versus January 2014. The average filing covered 249 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 1,100 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 228 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 172 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 162 |
| Retail | 1 | 79 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,100 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 228 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bergen | 2 | 1,156 |
| Somerset | 2 | 196 |
| Hudson | 1 | 162 |
| Middlesex | 1 | 148 |
| Morris | 1 | 79 |
Bergen bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 66% of all affected workers with 1,156 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Rutherford | 1 | 1,100 |
| Branchburg | 2 | 196 |
| Jersey City | 1 | 162 |
| Perth Amboy | 1 | 148 |
| Ledgewood | 1 | 79 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority | East Rutherford | 1,100 | ||
| Merck - Branchburg | Branchburg | 172 | ||
| Liberty House Nursing Home of Jersey City | Jersey City | 162 | ||
| Vira Manufacturing | Perth Amboy | 148 | ||
| Macy's Inc., Ledgewood Mall Store | Ledgewood | 79 | ||
| Dale and Thomas Growers | Englewood | 56 | ||
| Frutarom | Branchburg | 24 |
The single largest action involved New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority at its East Rutherford facility, reporting 1,100 affected workers. Merck - Branchburg followed with 172 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.