New Jersey Layoffs — October 2025
Employers in New Jersey logged 17 WARN Act notices in October 2025, involving roughly 1,911 workers — falling below September and up 4243% versus October 2024. The average filing covered 112 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 4 | 669 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 280 |
| Education | 1 | 206 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 167 |
| Government | 1 | 120 |
The Healthcare sector dominated layoff filings with 669 workers across 4 notices. Meanwhile, Manufacturing reported 280 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Essex | 2 | 457 |
| Hudson | 3 | 400 |
| Morris | 3 | 300 |
| Bergen | 2 | 253 |
| Atlantic | 1 | 116 |
Essex absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 24% of all affected workers with 457 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | 2 | 457 |
| Parsippany | 3 | 300 |
| Jersey City | 2 | 278 |
| East Rutherford | 1 | 167 |
| Secaucus | 1 | 122 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
The biggest impact was at Optum Care at its Newark facility, reporting 390 affected workers. Heights University Hospital followed with 206 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to 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.