New Jersey Layoffs — August 2016
Employers in New Jersey submitted 10 WARN Act notices in August 2016, putting at risk an estimated 3,781 workers — up substantially from July and down 64% versus August 2015. The average filing covered 378 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 2,848 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 315 |
| Education | 1 | 237 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 158 |
| Transportation | 2 | 146 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 77 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 2,848 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 315 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 2 | 2,913 |
| Morris | 3 | 293 |
| Essex | 1 | 237 |
| Middlesex | 1 | 168 |
| Monmouth | 1 | 76 |
Atlantic saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 77% of all affected workers with 2,913 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | 1 | 2,848 |
| Newark | 1 | 237 |
| Edison | 1 | 168 |
| Parsippany | 2 | 158 |
| Florham Park | 1 | 135 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Trump Taj Mahal Assoc at its Atlantic City facility, reporting 2,848 affected workers. Community Development Institute Head Start followed with 237 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Arts & Entertainment 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.