Employers in New Jersey recorded 8 WARN Act notices in October 2011, covering approximately 484 workers — marking a decline from September and down 84% versus October 2010. The average filing covered 60 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 100 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 12 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 100 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Healthcare reported 12 workers.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Union | 2 | 150 |
| Middlesex | 1 | 110 |
| Gloucester | 1 | 90 |
| Hudson | 1 | 65 |
| Mercer | 1 | 51 |
Union felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 2 | 150 |
| Old Bridge | 1 | 110 |
| Swedesboro | 1 | 90 |
| Jersey City | 1 | 65 |
| Princeton | 1 | 51 |
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowe's | Old Bridge | 110 | 2011-10-01 | |
| Sixth Avenue Electronics | Springfield | 100 | 2011-10-01 | |
| Genco | Swedesboro | 90 | 2011-10-01 | |
| MIQ Logistrics | Jersey City | 65 | 2011-10-01 | |
| Abbott Point of Care | Princeton | 51 | 2011-10-01 | |
| Merck | Springfield | 50 | 2011-10-01 | |
| Saint Clare's Health Systems | Denville | 12 | 2011-10-01 | |
| Port Jersey Transportation | Monroe | 6 | 2011-10-01 |
Leading the list was Lowe's at its Old Bridge facility, reporting 110 affected workers. Sixth Avenue Electronics followed with 100 workers.
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across New Jersey, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.
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