New Jersey Layoffs — October 2010
Employers in New Jersey submitted 11 WARN Act notices in October 2010, putting at risk an estimated 2,935 workers — up substantially from September and down 25% versus October 2009. The average filing covered 267 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 2,022 |
| Healthcare | 6 | 690 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 137 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 80 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 6 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 2,022 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Healthcare reported 690 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 1 | 2,022 |
| Hudson | 2 | 347 |
| Ocean | 2 | 256 |
| Middlesex | 1 | 87 |
| Union | 2 | 87 |
Atlantic bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 2,022 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | 1 | 2,022 |
| Kearny | 2 | 347 |
| Toms River | 1 | 227 |
| Cranbury | 1 | 87 |
| Union | 2 | 87 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Resorts International Hotel at its Atlantic City facility, reporting 2,022 affected workers. Kensington Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center followed with 227 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 Accommodation & Food 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.