New Jersey Layoffs — February 2026, Week 2
Employers in New Jersey submitted 4 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 2, putting at risk an estimated 501 workers. The average filing covered 125 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
4
Notices Filed
501
Workers Affected
125
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — New Jersey (DOL/BLS)
5.4%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
8,114
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
2.8%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 211 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 180 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 110 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 211 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 180 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Credit Recovery | Burlington | 180 | ||
| Anheuser Busch | Newark | 151 | ||
| Everest Group | Warren | 110 | ||
| Novartis | East Hanover | 60 |
Topping the list was Pioneer Credit Recovery at its Burlington facility, reporting 180 affected workers. Anheuser Busch followed with 151 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in New Jersey for Week 2 of February 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full February report for New Jersey.