New Jersey Layoffs — March 2012
Employers in New Jersey reported 4 WARN Act notices in March 2012, displacing an estimated 393 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and down 90% versus March 2011. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 160 |
| Retail | 1 | 122 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 80 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 31 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 160 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 122 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bergen | 2 | 240 |
| Camden | 1 | 122 |
| Morris | 1 | 31 |
Bergen felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 240 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Moonachie | 1 | 160 |
| Lawnside | 1 | 122 |
| Rockleigh | 1 | 80 |
| Denville | 1 | 31 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Packaging Specialist International | Moonachie | 160 | ||
| Pathmark | Lawnside | 122 | ||
| Publishers Circulation Fulfillment | Rockleigh | 80 | ||
| Saint Clare's Health System | Denville | 31 |
The most significant filing came from Quality Packaging Specialist International at its Moonachie facility, reporting 160 affected workers. Pathmark followed with 122 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate 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.