New Jersey Layoffs — April 2020
Employers in New Jersey submitted 17 WARN Act notices in April 2020, putting at risk an estimated 3,852 workers — down from March and up 1020% versus April 2019. The average filing covered 227 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 2,828 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 470 |
| Retail | 3 | 364 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 99 |
| Professional Services | 3 | 74 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 12 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 3 |
| Construction | 1 | 2 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 2,828 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Information & Technology reported 470 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 1 | 2,704 |
| Essex | 3 | 470 |
| Bergen | 4 | 432 |
| Monmouth | 1 | 71 |
| Ocean | 2 | 56 |
Atlantic bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 70% of all affected workers with 2,704 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | 1 | 2,704 |
| Newark | 2 | 435 |
| Oakland | 1 | 352 |
| Mahwah | 1 | 72 |
| Matawan | 1 | 71 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Tropicana Atlantic City at its Atlantic City facility, reporting 2,704 affected workers. Al=Mighty Green Team followed with 400 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.