New Jersey Layoffs — July 2010
Employers in New Jersey reported 9 WARN Act notices in July 2010, displacing an estimated 1,083 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and up 112% versus July 2009. The average filing covered 120 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 613 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 246 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 89 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 86 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 49 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 613 workers across 5 notices. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 246 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bergen | 2 | 381 |
| Essex | 1 | 246 |
| Middlesex | 3 | 224 |
| Sussex | 1 | 90 |
| Union | 1 | 82 |
Bergen felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 381 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | 1 | 246 |
| Moonachie | 1 | 234 |
| Teterboro | 1 | 147 |
| Piscataway | 2 | 138 |
| Lafayette | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells/Compass | Newark | 246 | ||
| President Container Group | Moonachie | 234 | ||
| Cosmetic Essence | Teterboro | 147 | ||
| Merck & | Lafayette | 90 | ||
| Bank of America | Piscataway | 89 | ||
| ABC Supply | Avenel | 86 | ||
| Philips Electronics North America | Union | 82 | ||
| Toshiba America Consumer Products | Wayne | 60 | ||
| Science Applications International | Piscataway | 49 |
The most significant filing came from Chartwells/Compass at its Newark facility, reporting 246 affected workers. President Container Group followed with 234 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.