New Jersey Layoffs — September 2019
Employers in New Jersey reported 2 WARN Act notices in September 2019, displacing an estimated 247 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and down 86% versus September 2018. The average filing covered 124 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 152 |
| Transportation | 1 | 95 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 152 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Transportation reported 95 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bergen | 1 | 152 |
| Hunterdon | 1 | 95 |
Bergen bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 152 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Rochelle Park | 1 | 152 |
| Hampton | 1 | 95 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Stores | Rochelle Park | 152 | ||
| First Student | Hampton | 95 |
The most significant filing came from Avenue Stores at its Rochelle Park facility, reporting 152 affected workers. First Student followed with 95 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across New Jersey, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.