New Jersey Layoffs — November 2010
Employers in New Jersey reported 7 WARN Act notices in November 2010, displacing an estimated 476 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and down 53% versus November 2009. The average filing covered 68 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 263 |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 213 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 263 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 213 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 1 | 195 |
| Mercer | 1 | 99 |
| Gloucester | 2 | 86 |
| Union | 1 | 54 |
| Morris | 2 | 42 |
Atlantic absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 195 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Galloway | 1 | 195 |
| Lawrenceville | 1 | 99 |
| Williamstown | 1 | 68 |
| Union | 1 | 54 |
| East Hanover | 2 | 42 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce International Seaview | Galloway | 195 | ||
| HH & P Manufacturing | Lawrenceville | 99 | ||
| Sodexo | Williamstown | 68 | ||
| Merck & | Union | 54 | ||
| Novartis - Primary Care Business Unit | East Hanover | 31 | ||
| EMD Chemicals | Gibbstown | 18 | ||
| Novartis - Psychiatry/Neuroscience Business Unit | East Hanover | 11 |
The most significant filing came from Dolce International Seaview at its Galloway facility, reporting 195 affected workers. HH & P Manufacturing followed with 99 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 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.