New Jersey Layoffs — August 2025
Employers in New Jersey submitted 6 WARN Act notices in August 2025, putting at risk an estimated 626 workers — up substantially from July and down 57% versus August 2024. The average filing covered 104 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 155 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 77 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 63 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 155 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 77 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Union | 2 | 201 |
| Cook | 1 | 155 |
| Camden | 1 | 77 |
| Hudson | 1 | 63 |
Union saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 201 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hoffman Estates | 1 | 155 |
| Hillside | 1 | 143 |
| Bellmawr | 1 | 77 |
| Jersey City | 1 | 63 |
| Rahway | 1 | 58 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claire's Boutiques | Hoffman Estates | 155 | ||
| Mark Anthony Brewing | Hillside | 143 | ||
| Ernst & Young Hudson & Middlesex | 130 | |||
| Seviroli Foods | Bellmawr | 77 | ||
| JPMorgan Chase | Jersey City | 63 | ||
| Merck & | Rahway | 58 |
Topping the list was Claire's Boutiques at its Hoffman Estates facility, reporting 155 affected workers. Mark Anthony Brewing followed with 143 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight 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.