New Jersey Layoffs — February 2022
Employers in New Jersey submitted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2022, putting at risk an estimated 224 workers — down from 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 155 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Transportation reported 69 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 2 | 133 |
| Hudson | 1 | 91 |
Middlesex felt the sharpest impact, 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 |
Topping the list was 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.
These figures highlight 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.