New Jersey Layoffs — April 2017
Employers in New Jersey submitted 19 WARN Act notices in April 2017, putting at risk an estimated 573 workers — down from March and down 29% versus April 2016. The average filing covered 30 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 297 |
| Retail | 15 | 131 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 77 |
| Transportation | 1 | 68 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 297 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Retail reported 131 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 2 | 218 |
| Essex | 5 | 125 |
| Union | 3 | 101 |
| Passaic | 2 | 76 |
| Mercer | 2 | 18 |
Monmouth bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 218 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Freehold Township | 1 | 213 |
| Elizabeth | 3 | 101 |
| West Caldwell | 1 | 77 |
| Wayne | 1 | 68 |
| Newark | 2 | 27 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Gannett Satellite Information Network - Freehold at its Freehold Township facility, reporting 213 affected workers. The GEO followed with 84 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across New Jersey, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.