New Jersey Layoffs — June 2016
Employers in New Jersey posted 6 WARN Act notices in June 2016, affecting an estimated 600 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to May and down 27% versus June 2015. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 300 |
| Transportation | 2 | 157 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 97 |
| Education | 1 | 24 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 22 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 300 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Transportation reported 157 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Morris | 1 | 300 |
| Mercer | 1 | 97 |
| Burlington | 1 | 88 |
| Hudson | 1 | 69 |
| Monmouth | 1 | 24 |
Morris was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 300 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Morristown | 1 | 300 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 97 |
| Burlington | 1 | 88 |
| Jersey City | 1 | 69 |
| Atlantic Highlands | 1 | 24 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate-Palmolive | Morristown | 300 | ||
| Meridian Services Group | Hamilton | 97 | ||
| Sports Authority, Inc. - New Jersey Distribution Center #843 | Burlington | 88 | ||
| Precision Motor Transport Group | Jersey City | 69 | ||
| Mother Teresa Regional School | Atlantic Highlands | 24 | ||
| Inspira Medical Center | Bridgeton | 22 |
The largest notice was filed by Colgate-Palmolive at its Morristown facility, reporting 300 affected workers. Meridian Services Group followed with 97 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.