New Jersey Layoffs — February 2022
Employers in New Jersey posted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2022, affecting an estimated 224 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and down 34% versus February 2021. The average filing covered 75 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 155 |
| Transportation | 1 | 69 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 155 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Transportation reported 69 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 2 | 133 |
| Hudson | 1 | 91 |
Middlesex absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 133 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Secaucus | 1 | 91 |
| Keasbey | 1 | 69 |
| Avenel | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peloton Interactive | Secaucus | 91 | ||
| DHL Supply Chain | Keasbey | 69 | ||
| Peloton Interactive | Avenel | 64 |
The largest notice was filed by Peloton Interactive at its Secaucus facility, reporting 91 affected workers. DHL Supply Chain followed with 69 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across New Jersey, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.