New Jersey Layoffs — May 2021
Employers in New Jersey filed 4 WARN Act notices in May 2021, impacting roughly 551 workers — representing a notable rise over April and down 33% versus May 2020. The average filing covered 138 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 412 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 139 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 412 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 139 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 2 | 500 |
| Hudson | 1 | 49 |
| Morris | 1 | 2 |
Middlesex absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 91% of all affected workers with 500 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe Township | 1 | 363 |
| Carteret | 1 | 137 |
| Secaucus | 1 | 49 |
| Parsippany | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geodis | Monroe Township | 363 | ||
| Mott's LLP (Keurig/Dr. Pepper) | Carteret | 137 | ||
| Apex Xpress | Secaucus | 49 | ||
| Corin USA | Parsippany | 2 |
The single largest action involved Geodis at its Monroe Township facility, reporting 363 affected workers. Mott's LLP (Keurig/Dr. Pepper) followed with 137 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.