New Jersey Layoffs — August 2022
Employers in New Jersey submitted 2 WARN Act notices in August 2022, putting at risk an estimated 338 workers — down from July and down 58% versus August 2021. The average filing covered 169 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 189 |
| Transportation | 1 | 149 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 189 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Transportation reported 149 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 2 | 338 |
Middlesex saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 338 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Piscataway | 2 | 338 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sivantos | Piscataway | 189 | ||
| Hapag-Lloyd America | Piscataway | 149 |
Topping the list was Sivantos at its Piscataway facility, reporting 189 affected workers. Hapag-Lloyd America followed with 149 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.