New Jersey Layoffs — March 2021
Employers in New Jersey recorded 3 WARN Act notices in March 2021, covering approximately 806 workers — marking a sharp increase from February and down 98% versus March 2020. The average filing covered 269 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 736 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 70 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 736 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Wholesale Trade reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bergen | 2 | 736 |
| Mercer | 1 | 70 |
Bergen saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 91% of all affected workers with 736 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Lawn | 1 | 593 |
| Moonachie | 1 | 143 |
| Robbinsville | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondelez Global | Fair Lawn | 593 | ||
| Hain Celestial Group | Moonachie | 143 | ||
| Scholastic Book Fairs | Robbinsville | 70 |
Leading the list was Mondelez Global at its Fair Lawn facility, reporting 593 affected workers. Hain Celestial Group followed with 143 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.