New Jersey Layoffs — February 2005
Employers in New Jersey reported 7 WARN Act notices in February 2005, displacing an estimated 528 workers — signaling an acceleration from January and down 60% versus February 2004. The average filing covered 75 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 219 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 101 |
| Construction | 1 | 90 |
| Retail | 1 | 26 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 219 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 101 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bergen | 4 | 219 |
| Burlington | 1 | 119 |
| Gloucester | 1 | 100 |
| Monmouth | 1 | 90 |
Bergen absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 219 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lumberton | 1 | 119 |
| Paramus | 2 | 101 |
| Thorofare | 1 | 100 |
| Hackensack | 1 | 92 |
| Fair Haven | 1 | 90 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solectron | Lumberton | 119 | ||
| Chef Solutions | Thorofare | 100 | ||
| Pcf | Hackensack | 92 | ||
| Masco Contractor Svs | Fair Haven | 90 | ||
| Cingular Wireless | Paramus | 67 | ||
| Cingular Wireless | Paramus | 34 | ||
| Popular Club Plan | Garfield | 26 |
The most significant filing came from Solectron at its Lumberton facility, reporting 119 affected workers. Chef Solutions followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.