New Jersey Layoffs — April 2015
Employers in New Jersey posted 8 WARN Act notices in April 2015, affecting an estimated 3,388 workers and up 67% versus April 2014. The average filing covered 424 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 2,599 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 359 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 159 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 153 |
| Government | 1 | 72 |
| Education | 1 | 46 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 2,599 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Wholesale Trade reported 359 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Morris | 1 | 2,511 |
| Bergen | 2 | 412 |
| Atlantic | 1 | 159 |
| Essex | 1 | 100 |
| Burlington | 1 | 88 |
Morris bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 74% of all affected workers with 2,511 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Denville | 1 | 2,511 |
| Montvale | 1 | 259 |
| Atlantic City | 1 | 159 |
| Woodcliff Lake | 1 | 153 |
| Newark | 1 | 100 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Clare's Health Services | Denville | 2,511 | ||
| Mercedes-Benz USA | Montvale | 259 | ||
| Ginsburg Bakery | Atlantic City | 159 | ||
| Eisai | Woodcliff Lake | 153 | ||
| Freshcut Produce | Newark | 100 | ||
| Continuum Health Alliance | Marlton | 88 | ||
| Airway Cleaners | Rockville Centre | 72 | ||
| Mater Dei Prep | Middletown | 46 |
The largest notice was filed by Saint Clare's Health Services at its Denville facility, reporting 2,511 affected workers. Mercedes-Benz USA followed with 259 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the New Jersey labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.