New Jersey Layoffs — February 2017
Employers in New Jersey posted 5 WARN Act notices in February 2017, affecting an estimated 581 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and up 120% versus February 2016. The average filing covered 116 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 207 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 200 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 141 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 33 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 207 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Professional Services reported 200 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 1 | 207 |
| Hudson | 1 | 200 |
| Essex | 1 | 125 |
| Burlington | 1 | 33 |
| Morris | 1 | 16 |
Middlesex felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 207 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 1 | 207 |
| North Bergen | 1 | 200 |
| Woodland Park | 1 | 125 |
| Mount Laurel | 1 | 33 |
| Rockaway | 1 | 16 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impax Laboratories | Middlesex | 207 | ||
| Crowne Architectural Systems | North Bergen | 200 | ||
| Gannett Satelilite Information Network | Woodland Park | 125 | ||
| PHH Mortgage | Mount Laurel | 33 | ||
| Gannett Satellite Information Network | Rockaway | 16 |
The largest notice was filed by Impax Laboratories at its Middlesex facility, reporting 207 affected workers. Crowne Architectural Systems followed with 200 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.