New Jersey Layoffs — July 2015
Employers in New Jersey reported 10 WARN Act notices in July 2015, displacing an estimated 1,052 workers — signaling an acceleration from June and down 75% versus July 2014. The average filing covered 105 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 8 | 867 |
| Transportation | 1 | 135 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 50 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 867 workers across 8 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 135 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 3 | 301 |
| Burlington | 1 | 135 |
| Passaic | 1 | 125 |
| Ocean | 1 | 121 |
| Union | 1 | 120 |
Middlesex felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 29% of all affected workers with 301 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 1 | 135 |
| Clifton | 1 | 125 |
| Toms River | 1 | 121 |
| Linden | 1 | 120 |
| Belleville | 1 | 113 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from First Student at its Trenton facility, reporting 135 affected workers. The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company - Pathmark followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.