New Jersey Layoffs — January 2026, Week 1
Employers in New Jersey reported 23 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 1, displacing an estimated 4,230 workers. The average filing covered 184 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
23
Notices Filed
4,230
Workers Affected
184
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — New Jersey (DOL/BLS)
4.9%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
7,981
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
2.66%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 5 | 1,327 |
| Healthcare | 6 | 884 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 656 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 467 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 396 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 303 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 118 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 78 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,327 workers across 5 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 884 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Passaic | 871 | ||
| Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) | Lawrence Twp | 516 | ||
| Harrison Sportservice | Harrison | 467 | ||
| Optum Care | Newark | 390 | ||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ | Newark | 242 | ||
| Amazon | Passaic | 240 | ||
| Hudson News Distributors | Parsippany | 236 | ||
| Ermc | Newark | 205 | ||
| Lifetime Brands | Robbinsville | 140 | ||
| Optum Medical Care | Secaucus | 122 | ||
| Valley National Bank | Morristown | 96 | ||
| Macy's Retail Holdings | Paramus | 89 | ||
| T-Mobile USA | Parsippany | 78 | ||
| Saks & | 69 | |||
| Baker & Taylor | Bridgewater | 67 |
The most significant filing came from Amazon at its Passaic facility, reporting 871 affected workers. Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) followed with 516 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in New Jersey for Week 1 of January 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full January report for New Jersey.