New Jersey Layoffs — August 2020
Employers in New Jersey posted 33 WARN Act notices in August 2020, affecting an estimated 1,882 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and up 321% versus August 2019. The average filing covered 57 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 22 | 1,068 |
| Transportation | 3 | 280 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 2 | 244 |
| Education | 1 | 105 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 87 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 29 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 20 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,068 workers across 22 notices. On a related front, Transportation reported 280 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Essex | 7 | 638 |
| Bergen | 5 | 342 |
| Union | 2 | 217 |
| Morris | 1 | 154 |
| Burlington | 4 | 154 |
Essex saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 638 workers across 7 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | 4 | 503 |
| Elizabeth | 2 | 217 |
| Florham Park | 1 | 154 |
| Cherry Hill | 2 | 131 |
| For Lee | 1 | 124 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by HMSHost -Starbucks Terminal C at its Newark facility, reporting 223 affected workers. HMSHost Corporation - Elizabeth followed with 169 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.