New Jersey Layoffs — December 2022
Employers in New Jersey posted 5 WARN Act notices in December 2022, affecting an estimated 549 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to November and down 15% versus December 2021. The average filing covered 110 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3 | 442 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 65 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 42 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 442 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 65 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 1 | 325 |
| Middlesex | 1 | 94 |
| Essex | 1 | 65 |
| Union | 1 | 42 |
| Somerset | 1 | 23 |
Atlantic felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 325 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pomona | 1 | 325 |
| South Plainfield | 1 | 94 |
| Bloomfield | 1 | 65 |
| Elizabeth | 1 | 42 |
| Somerset | 1 | 23 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation | Pomona | 325 | ||
| Accurate Diagnostic Laboratories | South Plainfield | 94 | ||
| Reverse Mortgage Funding | Bloomfield | 65 | ||
| Pegasus Home Fashions | Elizabeth | 42 | ||
| Audiology Services Company USA | Somerset | 23 |
The largest notice was filed by Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation at its Pomona facility, reporting 325 affected workers. Accurate Diagnostic Laboratories followed with 94 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.