New Jersey Layoffs — July 2005

Employers in New Jersey submitted 8 WARN Act notices in July 2005, putting at risk an estimated 1,075 workers — up substantially from June and down 46% versus July 2004. The average filing covered 134 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.

Industry Breakdown

The Arts & Entertainment sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 405 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 167 workers.

Geographic Hotspots

Middlesex absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 465 workers across 2 notices.

Layoff Type Analysis

Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.

Largest Layoffs

Topping the list was Pfi at its Edison facility, reporting 401 affected workers. Good Times Ent followed with 320 workers.

Trend & Outlook

After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.

These figures highlight a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Arts & Entertainment 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.