New Jersey Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in New Jersey posted 5 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, affecting an estimated 511 workers. The average filing covered 102 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
5
Notices Filed
511
Workers Affected
102
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — New Jersey (DOL/BLS)
5.4%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
9,859
Initial Claims
(2026-02-28 wk)
2.76%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-02-28 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 401 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 108 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 401 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Healthcare reported 108 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anheuser Busch | Newark | 151 | ||
| Lifetime Brands | Robbinsville | 140 | ||
| Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) | Lawrence Twp | 110 | ||
| Jefferson Health | Cherry Hill | 108 | ||
| Compass | Madison | 2 |
The largest notice was filed by Anheuser Busch at its Newark facility, reporting 151 affected workers. Lifetime Brands followed with 140 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in New Jersey for Week 2 of January 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full January report for New Jersey.