New Jersey Layoffs — December 2020
Employers in New Jersey filed 17 WARN Act notices in December 2020, impacting roughly 2,273 workers — representing a notable rise over November and up 118% versus December 2019. The average filing covered 134 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 855 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 754 |
| Retail | 9 | 508 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 80 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 76 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 855 workers across 5 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 754 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 3 | 932 |
| Camden | 1 | 299 |
| Gloucester | 1 | 250 |
| Bergen | 3 | 215 |
| Burlington | 1 | 118 |
Middlesex absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 932 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Edison | 1 | 754 |
| Blackwood | 1 | 299 |
| Paulsboro | 1 | 250 |
| Paramus | 2 | 125 |
| Moorestown | 1 | 118 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Jersey this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Hackensack Meridian Health at its Edison facility, reporting 754 affected workers. USV Optical followed with 299 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the New Jersey labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.