New Jersey Layoffs — February 2006
Employers in New Jersey submitted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2006, putting at risk an estimated 336 workers — down from January and down 36% versus February 2005. The average filing covered 112 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 274 |
| Transportation | 1 | 62 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 274 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Transportation reported 62 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 1 | 226 |
| Bergen | 1 | 62 |
| Middlesex | 1 | 48 |
Somerset was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 226 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Raritan | 1 | 226 |
| Hackensack | 1 | 62 |
| S. Brunswick | 1 | 48 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson | Raritan | 226 | ||
| Laidlaw Transit | Hackensack | 62 | ||
| Mauser | S. Brunswick | 48 |
Topping the list was Johnson & Johnson at its Raritan facility, reporting 226 affected workers. Laidlaw Transit followed with 62 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across New Jersey, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.