New Jersey Layoffs — January 2014
Employers in New Jersey filed 6 WARN Act notices in January 2014, impacting roughly 2,300 workers — representing a notable rise over December and down 12% versus January 2013. The average filing covered 383 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 1,319 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 594 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 318 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,319 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 594 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Passaic | 2 | 1,248 |
| Hudson | 1 | 594 |
| Essex | 1 | 238 |
| Gloucester | 1 | 140 |
| Mercer | 1 | 80 |
Passaic was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 1,248 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Passaic | 1 | 1,179 |
| Jersey City | 1 | 594 |
| Newark | 1 | 238 |
| Swedesboro | 1 | 140 |
| Princeton | 1 | 80 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's Hospital | Passaic | 1,179 | ||
| FJC Security Services | Jersey City | 594 | ||
| Rich Products | Newark | 238 | ||
| McKesson Medical-Surgical | Swedesboro | 140 | ||
| Abbott Point of Care | Princeton | 80 | ||
| YMCA | Totowa | 69 |
The single largest action involved St. Mary's Hospital at its Passaic facility, reporting 1,179 affected workers. FJC Security Services followed with 594 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for New Jersey's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.