New Jersey Layoffs — July 2022
Employers in New Jersey filed 3 WARN Act notices in July 2022, impacting roughly 441 workers — representing a notable rise over June and down 73% versus July 2021. The average filing covered 147 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 328 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 58 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 55 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 328 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 58 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 1 | 328 |
| Passaic | 1 | 58 |
| Hudson | 1 | 55 |
Middlesex felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 74% of all affected workers with 328 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Port Reading | 1 | 328 |
| Totowa | 1 | 58 |
| Hoboken | 1 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bed Bath & Beyond | Port Reading | 328 | ||
| Coram/CVS SPECIALTY | Totowa | 58 | ||
| Celsius | Hoboken | 55 |
The single largest action involved Bed Bath & Beyond at its Port Reading facility, reporting 328 affected workers. Coram/CVS SPECIALTY followed with 58 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 Retail 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.