New Jersey Layoffs — July 2019
Employers in New Jersey filed 8 WARN Act notices in July 2019, impacting roughly 1,141 workers — representing a notable rise over June and up 56% versus July 2018. The average filing covered 143 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 3 | 460 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 388 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 244 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 49 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 460 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 388 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bergen | 2 | 379 |
| Burlington | 1 | 308 |
| Somerset | 2 | 293 |
| Atlantic | 1 | 81 |
| Essex | 1 | 75 |
Bergen felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 379 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mahwah | 2 | 379 |
| Trenton | 1 | 308 |
| Bridgewater | 2 | 293 |
| Mays Landing | 1 | 81 |
| West Orange | 1 | 75 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved HMS Host at its Trenton facility, reporting 308 affected workers. Baker & Taylor followed with 244 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the New Jersey labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Retail 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.