New Jersey Layoffs — September 2022
Employers in New Jersey reported 2 WARN Act notices in September 2022, displacing an estimated 230 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and down 24% versus September 2021. The average filing covered 115 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 128 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 102 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 128 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 102 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 1 | 128 |
| Burlington | 1 | 102 |
Gloucester bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 128 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gibbstown | 1 | 128 |
| Burlington | 1 | 102 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thayer Distribution | Gibbstown | 128 | ||
| VC Brands | Burlington | 102 |
The most significant filing came from Thayer Distribution at its Gibbstown facility, reporting 128 affected workers. VC Brands followed with 102 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across New Jersey, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.