New Jersey Layoffs — November 2021
Employers in New Jersey filed 3 WARN Act notices in November 2021, impacting roughly 309 workers — representing a notable rise over October and down 78% versus November 2020. The average filing covered 103 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 309 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 309 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 2 | 206 |
| Essex | 1 | 103 |
Middlesex was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 206 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge | 2 | 206 |
| Newark | 1 | 103 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group dba: Chartwells | Woodbridge | 103 | ||
| Compass Group USA | Woodbridge | 103 | ||
| United Chelsea Kitchen | Newark | 103 |
The single largest action involved Compass Group dba: Chartwells at its Woodbridge facility, reporting 103 affected workers. Compass Group USA followed with 103 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 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.