New Jersey Layoffs — May 2017
Employers in New Jersey filed 2 WARN Act notices in May 2017, impacting roughly 292 workers — representing a pullback from April and up 62% versus May 2016. The average filing covered 146 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 204 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 88 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 204 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 88 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Morris | 1 | 204 |
| Monmouth | 1 | 88 |
Morris saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 70% of all affected workers with 204 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Hanover | 1 | 204 |
| Neptune | 1 | 88 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmceuticals | East Hanover | 204 | ||
| Gannett Satellite Information Network | Neptune | 88 |
The single largest action involved Novartis Pharmceuticals at its East Hanover facility, reporting 204 affected workers. Gannett Satellite Information Network followed with 88 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The data underscores 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.