New Jersey Layoffs — May 2006
Employers in New Jersey recorded 8 WARN Act notices in May 2006, covering approximately 1,092 workers — marking a decline from April and down 28% versus May 2005. The average filing covered 136 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 426 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 327 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 128 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 117 |
| Transportation | 1 | 94 |
The Professional Services sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 426 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 327 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | 2 | 277 |
| Hudson | 1 | 266 |
| Union | 1 | 196 |
| Bergen | 2 | 131 |
| Morris | 1 | 128 |
Camden bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 25% of all affected workers with 277 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey City | 1 | 266 |
| Summit | 1 | 196 |
| Gibbsboro | 1 | 160 |
| Pine Brook | 1 | 128 |
| Camden | 1 | 117 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aicpa | Jersey City | 266 | ||
| Dj Ortho | Summit | 196 | ||
| Phase One Marketing | Gibbsboro | 160 | ||
| Amerisourcebergen | Pine Brook | 128 | ||
| Fdr Services | Camden | 117 | ||
| Ups Supply Chain | Cranbury | 94 | ||
| United Wire Hanger | Hasbrouck Heights | 81 | ||
| Titan Tools | Oakland | 50 |
Leading the list was Aicpa at its Jersey City facility, reporting 266 affected workers. Dj Ortho followed with 196 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across New Jersey, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.