New Jersey Layoffs — February 2023
Employers in New Jersey posted 10 WARN Act notices in February 2023, affecting an estimated 1,875 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and up 737% versus February 2022. The average filing covered 188 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 4 | 1,108 |
| Transportation | 1 | 289 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 280 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 81 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 59 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 58 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,108 workers across 4 notices. On a related front, Transportation reported 289 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 1 | 446 |
| Essex | 3 | 384 |
| Union | 1 | 377 |
| Mercer | 1 | 243 |
| Salem | 1 | 201 |
Burlington felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 24% of all affected workers with 446 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Delanco | 1 | 446 |
| Newark | 3 | 384 |
| Union | 1 | 377 |
| Princeton | 1 | 243 |
| Pedricktown | 1 | 201 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misfits Market | Delanco | 446 | ||
| Bed Bath & Beyond | Union | 377 | ||
| First Transit | Newark | 289 | ||
| Enable | Princeton | 243 | ||
| Walmart | Pedricktown | 201 | ||
| Bed Bath & Beyond | Seacaucus | 84 | ||
| 1266 Apartment | Fort Lee | 81 | ||
| Advanced Drainage Systems | Logan Township | 59 | ||
| Staffing Solutions Organization | Newark | 58 | ||
| The Computer Merchant | Newark | 37 |
The largest notice was filed by Misfits Market at its Delanco facility, reporting 446 affected workers. Bed Bath & Beyond followed with 377 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.