New Jersey Layoffs — July 2008
Employers in New Jersey reported 13 WARN Act notices in July 2008, displacing an estimated 1,949 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and down 22% versus July 2007. The average filing covered 150 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 949 |
| Transportation | 3 | 245 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 243 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 195 |
| Other | 1 | 164 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 66 |
| Retail | 1 | 62 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 25 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 949 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Transportation reported 245 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Essex | 2 | 993 |
| Middlesex | 3 | 245 |
| Hudson | 2 | 175 |
| Passaic | 1 | 164 |
| Burlington | 1 | 127 |
Essex was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 993 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | 2 | 993 |
| Totowa | 1 | 164 |
| Jersey City | 1 | 150 |
| Edison | 1 | 128 |
| Marlton | 1 | 127 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Medical | Newark | 949 | ||
| D & R Management | Totowa | 164 | ||
| First Student | Jersey City | 150 | ||
| Gund | Edison | 128 | ||
| Indymac Bank | Marlton | 127 | ||
| Gmac Mortgage | Cherry Hill | 68 | ||
| Dow Jones & | S. Brunswick | 66 | ||
| Footstar | Mahwah | 62 | ||
| Barry Callebaut | Swedesboro | 59 | ||
| General Chemical | Parsippany | 56 | ||
| Sws Nj Warehousing | Monroe | 51 | ||
| American Airlines | Newark | 44 | ||
| Dominate Food Svs | Bayonne | 25 |
The most significant filing came from Correctional Medical at its Newark facility, reporting 949 affected workers. D & R Management followed with 164 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across New Jersey, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.