New Jersey Layoffs — November 2017
Employers in New Jersey reported 7 WARN Act notices in November 2017, displacing an estimated 581 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and down 36% versus November 2016. The average filing covered 83 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 355 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 96 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 81 |
| Education | 1 | 41 |
| Transportation | 1 | 8 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 355 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 96 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 2 | 182 |
| Essex | 1 | 137 |
| Atlantic | 1 | 96 |
| Camden | 1 | 81 |
| Somerset | 1 | 77 |
Middlesex was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 182 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Edison | 1 | 141 |
| West Caldwell | 1 | 137 |
| Atlantic City | 1 | 96 |
| Camden | 1 | 81 |
| Branchburg | 1 | 77 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerogroup International | Edison | 141 | ||
| Lux Home | West Caldwell | 137 | ||
| Hard Rock Cafe | Atlantic City | 96 | ||
| Hospital Central Services Cooperative - Laundry | Camden | 81 | ||
| ImClone Systems | Branchburg | 77 | ||
| Zenith Education Group | South Plainfield | 41 | ||
| RDSL Urban NY | Carlstadt | 8 |
The most significant filing came from Aerogroup International at its Edison facility, reporting 141 affected workers. Lux Home followed with 137 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across New Jersey, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.