New Jersey Layoffs — February 2020
Employers in New Jersey posted 12 WARN Act notices in February 2020, affecting an estimated 1,703 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to January and down 15% versus February 2019. The average filing covered 142 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3 | 609 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 333 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 149 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 48 |
| Retail | 2 | 44 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 20 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 609 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 333 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bergen | 3 | 544 |
| Middlesex | 2 | 335 |
| Monmouth | 1 | 320 |
| Essex | 3 | 261 |
| Warren | 1 | 150 |
Bergen felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 544 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack | 1 | 500 |
| Wall | 1 | 320 |
| Dayton | 1 | 287 |
| Phillipsburg | 1 | 150 |
| Newark | 1 | 149 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Brodrick Baptiste at its Hackensack facility, reporting 500 affected workers. MONOC - Monmouth Ocean Hospital Services followed with 320 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.