New Jersey Layoffs — September 2025
Employers in New Jersey reported 21 WARN Act notices in September 2025, displacing an estimated 2,764 workers — signaling an acceleration from August and down 41% versus September 2024. The average filing covered 132 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 627 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 223 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 151 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 130 |
| Transportation | 1 | 121 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 627 workers across 6 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 223 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 3 | 1,245 |
| Bergen | 5 | 442 |
| Mercer | 1 | 282 |
| Hudson | 3 | 197 |
| Morris | 3 | 184 |
Middlesex bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 1,245 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Plainsboro | 2 | 1,074 |
| Lawrence Twp | 1 | 282 |
| Elmwood Park | 2 | 223 |
| Jersey City | 3 | 197 |
| Cranbury | 1 | 171 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk | Plainsboro | 811 | ||
| Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) | Lawrence Twp | 282 | ||
| Novo Nordisk | Plainsboro | 263 | ||
| Essendant | Cranbury | 171 | ||
| Alstom Transportation | Camden | 121 | ||
| BioReference Health | Elmwood Park | 118 | ||
| Iron Hill Brewery | Maple Shade | 108 | ||
| BioReference Health | Elmwood Park | 105 | ||
| Spectra Labs | Rockleigh | 96 | ||
| Kinkisharyo International | Jersey City | 72 | ||
| YNAP | Mahwah | 68 | ||
| Citibank | Jersey City | 67 | ||
| Basf | Florham Park | 66 | ||
| BASF Florham | 66 | |||
| Prudential | Newark | 63 |
The most significant filing came from Novo Nordisk at its Plainsboro facility, reporting 811 affected workers. Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) followed with 282 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate 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.