New Jersey Layoffs — May 2016
Employers in New Jersey recorded 2 WARN Act notices in May 2016, covering approximately 180 workers — marking a decline from April and down 86% versus May 2015. The average filing covered 90 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 100 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 80 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 100 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 80 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 2 | 180 |
Gloucester absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 180 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| West Deptford | 1 | 100 |
| Swedesboro | 1 | 80 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enclara Health | West Deptford | 100 | ||
| Royal Ingredients | Swedesboro | 80 |
Leading the list was Enclara Health at its West Deptford facility, reporting 100 affected workers. Royal Ingredients followed with 80 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across New Jersey, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.