New Jersey Layoffs — November 2020
Employers in New Jersey reported 21 WARN Act notices in November 2020, displacing an estimated 1,414 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and down 59% versus November 2019. The average filing covered 67 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 11 | 1,033 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 120 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 100 |
| Transportation | 1 | 59 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 52 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 28 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 11 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 11 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,033 workers across 11 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 120 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bergen | 4 | 637 |
| Morris | 2 | 175 |
| Hudson | 4 | 169 |
| Essex | 3 | 159 |
| Somerset | 4 | 139 |
Bergen was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 637 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saddle Brook | 1 | 494 |
| Parsippany | 1 | 116 |
| Guttenberg | 1 | 100 |
| Warren | 1 | 64 |
| Gillette | 1 | 59 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Walmart at its Saddle Brook facility, reporting 494 affected workers. Kings Super Markets, Inc. - Corporate Office followed with 116 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.