New Jersey Layoffs — July 2018
Employers in New Jersey reported 7 WARN Act notices in July 2018, displacing an estimated 731 workers — signaling an acceleration from June and down 9% versus July 2017. The average filing covered 104 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 360 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 255 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 116 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 360 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 255 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 1 | 287 |
| Essex | 2 | 217 |
| Bergen | 1 | 73 |
| Middlesex | 1 | 64 |
| Atlantic | 1 | 52 |
Burlington felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 39% of all affected workers with 287 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 1 | 287 |
| Newark | 1 | 116 |
| Millburn | 1 | 101 |
| East Rutherford | 1 | 73 |
| Jamesburg | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Host | Trenton | 287 | ||
| Mimeo.com | Newark | 116 | ||
| Tahari ASL | Millburn | 101 | ||
| Restaurant Associates | East Rutherford | 73 | ||
| Tory Burch | Jamesburg | 64 | ||
| Apple | Atlantic City | 52 | ||
| West-Ward Pharmacueticals | Eatontown | 38 |
The most significant filing came from HMS Host at its Trenton facility, reporting 287 affected workers. Mimeo.com followed with 116 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.