New Jersey Layoffs — June 2024
Employers in New Jersey submitted 20 WARN Act notices in June 2024, putting at risk an estimated 1,829 workers — down from May and up 79% versus June 2023. The average filing covered 91 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 391 |
| Transportation | 3 | 362 |
| Education | 3 | 266 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 216 |
| Retail | 2 | 185 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 172 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 128 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 109 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 391 workers across 5 notices. Separately, Transportation reported 362 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Morris | 5 | 323 |
| Essex | 3 | 318 |
| Middlesex | 3 | 240 |
| Union | 2 | 239 |
| Passaic | 2 | 140 |
Morris was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 18% of all affected workers with 323 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 2 | 239 |
| Roseland | 2 | 172 |
| East Hanover | 2 | 157 |
| Newark | 1 | 146 |
| Wayne | 2 | 140 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Prudential Financial at its Newark facility, reporting 146 affected workers. Catapult Learning followed with 138 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.