New Jersey Layoffs — April 2026, Week 1
Employers in New Jersey reported 1 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 1, displacing an estimated 3 workers. The average filing covered 3 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
3
Workers Affected
3
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — New Jersey (DOL/BLS)
5.2%
Unemployment
(January 2026)
13,645
Initial Claims
(2026-03-28 wk)
2.82%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-28 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | 3 |
The Education sector topped the list of affected industries with 3 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonne University Hospital | Bayonne | 3 |
The most significant filing came from Bayonne University Hospital at its Bayonne facility, reporting 3 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in New Jersey for Week 1 of April 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full April report for New Jersey.