New Jersey Layoffs — April 2026, Week 1
Employers in New Jersey reported 16 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 1, displacing an estimated 1,392 workers. The average filing covered 87 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
16
Notices Filed
1,392
Workers Affected
87
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 209 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 92 |
| Transportation | 2 | 53 |
| Education | 2 | 6 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 209 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 92 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreshRealm | Linden | 637 | ||
| Bristol Myers Squibb | Lawrence Twp | 206 | ||
| Alan Ritchey | Phillipsburg | 176 | ||
| Sandy Alexander | Clifton | 151 | ||
| AT&T | Bedminster | 87 | ||
| Novartis East | Hanover | 60 | ||
| FedEx | Union | 50 | ||
| Bayonne University Hospital | Bayonne | 3 | ||
| Bristol Myers Squibb | Lawrence Twp | 3 | ||
| AT&T | Bedminster | 3 | ||
| Sandy Alexander | Clifton | 3 | ||
| Lakewood Public Schools | Lakewood | 3 | ||
| Novartis East | Hanover | 3 | ||
| FedEx | Union | 3 | ||
| Alan Ritchey | Phillipsburg | 2 |
The most significant filing came from FreshRealm at its Linden facility, reporting 637 affected workers. Bristol Myers Squibb followed with 206 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in New Jersey for Week 1 of April 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full April report for New Jersey.