New Jersey Layoffs — March 2016
Employers in New Jersey reported 2 WARN Act notices in March 2016, displacing an estimated 188 workers — signaling a deceleration from February. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 125 |
| Transportation | 1 | 63 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 125 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Transportation reported 63 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 125 |
| Bergen | 1 | 63 |
Monmouth saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 66% of all affected workers with 125 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Englishtown | 1 | 125 |
| Park Ridge | 1 | 63 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reiss Manufacturing | Englishtown | 125 | ||
| Hertz Global Holdings | Park Ridge | 63 |
The most significant filing came from Reiss Manufacturing at its Englishtown facility, reporting 125 affected workers. Hertz Global Holdings followed with 63 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.