New Jersey Layoffs — January 2019
Employers in New Jersey reported 12 WARN Act notices in January 2019, displacing an estimated 813 workers — signaling a deceleration from December and down 60% versus January 2018. The average filing covered 68 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 3 | 241 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 176 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 142 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 103 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 78 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 43 |
| Retail | 1 | 30 |
The Wholesale Trade sector topped the list of affected industries with 241 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 176 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 3 | 211 |
| Somerset | 1 | 133 |
| Essex | 2 | 109 |
| Salem | 1 | 107 |
| Bergen | 1 | 78 |
Burlington was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 26% of all affected workers with 211 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 2 | 174 |
| Bridgewater | 1 | 133 |
| Carneys Point | 1 | 107 |
| Cedar Grove | 1 | 79 |
| Fort Lee | 1 | 78 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from DSJ Holding, Inc. (f/k/a Bridgewater Wholesalers, Inc.) at its Bridgewater facility, reporting 133 affected workers. Dedicated Management Group followed with 107 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 Wholesale Trade 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.