New Jersey Layoffs — April 2016
Employers in New Jersey posted 5 WARN Act notices in April 2016, affecting an estimated 804 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to March and down 76% versus April 2015. The average filing covered 161 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3 | 617 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 106 |
| Government | 1 | 81 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 617 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 106 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Morris | 1 | 257 |
| Camden | 1 | 255 |
| Bergen | 1 | 106 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 105 |
| Nassau | 1 | 81 |
Morris bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 257 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Denville | 1 | 257 |
| Cherry Hill | 1 | 255 |
| Englewood Cliffs | 1 | 106 |
| Vineland | 1 | 105 |
| Rockville Centre | 1 | 81 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Life Care Corporation (dba Franciscan Oaks) | Denville | 257 | ||
| Cadbury Senior Lifestyles | Cherry Hill | 255 | ||
| Unilever United States In | Englewood Cliffs | 106 | ||
| Inspira Health Network | Vineland | 105 | ||
| Airway Cleaners | Rockville Centre | 81 |
The largest notice was filed by St. Francis Life Care Corporation (dba Franciscan Oaks) at its Denville facility, reporting 257 affected workers. Cadbury Senior Lifestyles followed with 255 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.