New Jersey Layoffs — April 2018
Employers in New Jersey posted 1 WARN Act notices in April 2018, affecting an estimated 147 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to March and down 74% versus April 2017. The average filing covered 147 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 147 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 147 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 1 | 147 |
Mercer bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 147 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville | 1 | 147 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Campus Services | Lawrenceville | 147 |
The largest notice was filed by Aramark Campus Services at its Lawrenceville facility, reporting 147 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across New Jersey, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Accommodation & Food 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.