#newjersey

Wayne Township Public Schools avoided layoffs for the 2026-27 school year. The tentative budget totals over $211 million, exceeding $200 million for the first time. However, the district faces significant financial pressures from increasing health benefit costs. Out-of-district tuition and specialized support services also contribute to rising expenses. Local property taxes are projected to increase by approximately $296 annually per average home.

Wayne, New Jersey

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/wayne/sections/education/articles/wayne-schools-avoid-layoffs-in-2026-27-tentative-budget-but-financial-pressures-remain

Cherry Hill schools face a projected $14.5 million budget deficit. This financial gap is for the 2026-27 school year. A 3% decrease in state funding is a contributing factor. Increased expenses for healthcare, transport, and special education also contribute. The district plans property tax hikes, program reductions, and staff layoffs.

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

https://www.inquirer.com/education/cherry-hill-budget-new-jersey-school-funding-20260320.html

All staff at Princeton's Keller Center face layoffs. Nine employees are impacted by this change. University-wide budget constraints prompted the decision. This marks an unprecedented academic unit staff termination. Laid-off staff may apply for four new roles.

Princeton, New Jersey

https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2026/03/princeton-news-adpol-keller-center-staff-mass-layoff

Rutgers-New Brunswick terminated 37 part-time lecturers this month. These lecturers taught approximately 100 classes in the School of Arts and Sciences. The university cited reasons such as lack of funding or no continuing need for the positions. Faculty unions called the layoffs "absurd." They claim the budget shortfall is fictional.

New Brunswick, New Jersey

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/education/2026/03/15/rutgers-lecturers-say-absurd-layoffs-dont-justify-savings/89139843007/

Anyone else in New Jersey that was on payroll until Feb 20 still waiting for their Stock Together payouts? I know Verizon monitors this space too, so what are you clowns doing? Bad enough you kicked everyone to the curb, but now our money is in limbo. Current employees got their payouts on 3/10, so where is our money!

An AFSCME local accused a New Jersey hospital. The union claims the hospital violated state law. This violation concerns the abrupt closure of most of its facility. The facility closure happened in November. The hospital allegedly failed to provide required notice.

New Jersey

https://www.law360.com/amp/articles/2451779

New Jersey experienced a significant increase in WARN notices. Over 3,800 layoffs were announced by 23 employers in early 2026. This represents an 83% rise compared to the same period last year. Layoffs affected diverse sectors including retail, logistics, and pharmaceuticals. New Jersey's unemployment rate reached 5.4%, exceeding the national average.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/jersey-hired-reports-alarming-spike-164700917.html

Over 1,800 layoffs were announced in New Jersey during February. Federal officials reported 92,000 fewer jobs nationally. The federal unemployment rate increased to 4.4 percent. New Jersey recorded 3,857 layoffs from 23 employers in 2026. Macy's initiated 79 statewide layoffs effective March 7.

https://patch.com/new-jersey/across-nj/more-nj-layoffs-announced-federal-job-numbers-fall

Compass International Holdings initiated layoffs. One hundred ten jobs were cut in Madison, New Jersey. These reductions follow its recent acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate. The company aims for "cost synergies" after the merger. Compass plans to achieve significant savings over three years.

Madison, New Jersey

https://therealdeal.com/national/2026/03/06/compass-post-merger-layoffs-are-here/

Verizon laid off 1,319 employees in New Jersey. These layoffs took effect on February 20, 2026. They are part of 13,000 worldwide cuts announced in November. Several other large companies also announced New Jersey job reductions. Merck, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Target are among those affected.

https://wpst.com/ixp/385/p/new-jersey-job-cuts/

Anyone in NY/NJ have a good recommendation that was successful dealing with this God awful company?

Citibank (Citi) has filed WARN notices in New Jersey regarding layoffs affecting 141 employees in early 2026, with separations occurring between May 21 and June 14, 2026, as part of a broader restructuring and AI automation strategy. These cuts are part of a 10% global workforce reduction and follow previous workforce reductions.
Key Details for Citi 2026 NJ Layoffs:
Total Affected: 141 employees.
Locations: Primarily impacted in New Jersey, including positions in Jersey City.
Dates: Separations are scheduled for May 21, May 27, June 2, June 6, June 7, and June 14, 2026.

A law firm is investigating Champion Laboratories Inc. The investigation follows a mass layoff at its Albion facility. 642 employees were laid off by the company. The firm is reviewing potential violations of the federal WARN Act. Affected workers could receive back pay and benefits if violations are found.

https://www.wfiwradio.com/2026/02/27/class-action-law-firm-investigates-champion-laboratories-layoffs-for-possible-warn-act-violations/

New Jersey City University will lay off employees. This action precedes its merger with Kean University this summer. A local news site reported at least 151 employees, including professors, are impacted. The university faces a projected $25 million budget gap. Voluntary buyouts are also being offered to staff.

https://www.nj.com/education/2026/02/nj-university-will-lay-off-151-employees-ahead-of-massive-merger-report-says.html

Atlantic City's cyclical economy is influenced by broader national trends. Companies nationwide are hiring cautiously and restructuring steadily in 2026. Workers should watch for subtle layoff signals like reduced overtime and slower hiring. Maintaining career leverage through updated skills and market awareness is crucial. Developing side income streams can also provide financial insulation.

https://breakingac.com/news/2026/feb/27/layoffs-and-career-leverage-what-atlantic-city-workers-should-know-in-2026/

Rumors that Bedminster is closing and the outcasts will be divided between Middletown and Paramus.

Another baseless rumor or a glimpse of CRE's playbook?

Bristol Myers Squibb announced another round of layoffs. The pharmaceutical company will cut 247 jobs in New Jersey. These reductions will occur between May and December. This is part of a strategic $2 billion cost-cutting initiative. The company has already eliminated over 1,200 New Jersey positions.

https://njbiz.com/bristol-myers-squibb-nj-layoffs-cost-cutting/

If so, is there anything helpful you can share with those of us who are new to the process?

78 laid off Statewide in New Jersey, with an effective dates of 4/21/26 to 9/2/26

https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/WARN/2026_WARN_Notice_Archive.pdf

Arrow Fastener plans to lay off up to 140 employees. The layoffs will occur from May through August. The company filed a WARN notice with the state this month. Arrow Fastener is a Saddle Brook-based handtool manufacturer. The company was founded in 1929.

https://patch.com/new-jersey/fairlawn-saddlebrook/layoffs-loom-century-old-bergen-county-nj-company

Looks like AZ, NJ are now changing to 2 days per week. SL is a mess and is very difficult to find a seat. If mgmt. is reading this, hope this changes to 2 days.

Hi all, I’m graduating college class of 2026.

What is the expected salary for an out of college hire for an associate role in NY and NJ. Is there a bonus?

Thanks

Target is implementing significant job reductions across its operations. The company plans to eliminate 107 positions as part of these layoffs. These specific job cuts will impact employees located in New Jersey. This move is occurring amid a broader series of layoffs being carried out by the retail giant. The headline does not specify particular cities within New Jersey affected by these job losses.

https://njbiz.com/target-layoffs-new-jersey-107-jobs/

Robbinsville School District seeks voter approval for a $5 million tax increase. A special election is scheduled for March 10. Without approval, the district faces a $2.2 million shortfall in 2026-27. This could lead to over 30 staff layoffs and cuts to sports and clubs. Declining state aid and rising costs contribute to the budget deficit.

https://www.nj.com/education/2026/02/nj-school-district-may-cut-sports-slash-30-jobs-if-voters-dont-approve-tax-hike.html

Walmart filed a notice with NJ dept of labor today to layoff 100 in Hoboken by May 1, 2026.

Strauss Borrelli Investigates Horizon BCBSNJ Layoffs

Strauss Borrelli PLLC is investigating Horizon BCBSNJ. This concerns a recent mass layoff. The layoff happened at their Newark facility. The firm alleges a WARN Act violation. This federal law requires 60 days' notice for job cuts.

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/01/27/horizon-blue-cross-blue-shield-of-new-jersey-warn-act-investigation/

Newark, New Jersey

The state has twice rejected Palisades Park's emergency budget plan. This plan aimed to cover a $775,000 budget shortfall from last year. The borough council passed the appropriation resolution on January 5. The state's denial could lead to layoffs and service cuts. This decision also creates uncertainty for the borough's 2026 budget.

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/palisades-park/2026/01/27/nj-denies-palisades-park-budget-shortfall-plan-layoffs-cuts/88362136007/

A merger between NJCU and Kean University is underway. This transition has caused initial job reductions at NJCU. Some staff members were issued pink slips. The exact count of affected individuals remains unstated. Officials from both universities declined to provide specifics.

https://jcitytimes.com/njcu-kean-merger-yields-first-layoffs-officials-mum-on-details/

New Jersey WARN Notices - 2025

• Ready Pac Produce | Florence | January | Effective 4/1/25 | Affected 75

• Barclays Services Corporation | Whippany | January | Effective 4/16/25 - 5/1/25 | Affected 69

• Optum Services | Basking Ridge | January | Effective 4/23/25 | Affected 71

• GEODIS Logistics | Monroe Township | January | Effective 4/27/25 | Affected 92

• Kyowa Kirin, Inc. | Princeton | February | Effective 5/1/25 | Affected 52

• Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) | Lawrence Twp | February | Effective 4/24/25, 7/3/25, 7/18/25, 7/31/25, 12/11/25 | Affected 67

• Walmart | Hoboken | February | Effective 6/13/25 | Affected 481

• CWS (Church World Service, Inc.) | Jersey City | February | Effective 1/31/25 and 2/3/25 | Affected 79

• RCHP (Reformed Church of Highland Park Affordable Housing Corporation) | Highland Park | February | Effective 2/10/25 | Affected 195

• Planitroi | Denville | February | Effective 2/11/25 | Affected 100

• Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health | New Brunswick | February | Effective 6/30/25 - 12/31/25 | Affected 90

• JP Morgan Chase Bank | Jersey City | February | Effective 5/5/25 | Affected 121

• Eisai | Nutley | February | Effective 3/31/25, 4/7/25, 4/30/25, 5/30/25 | Affected 57

• BetMGM | Jersey City | February | Effective 5/27/25 | Affected 83

• Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) | Lawrence Twp | February | Effective 5/22/25, 6/6/25, 6/20/25, 8/1/25 | Affected 223

• JoAnn Stores Support Center | Multiple NJ Counties | March | Effective 5/29/25 - 6/12/25 | Affected 262

• GEODIS Logistics | Monroe Township | March | Effective 7/31/25 | Affected 334

• Henry Bayonne LLC | Bayonne | March | Effective 3/13/25 | Affected 84

• Henry RAC Holding Corp | Bayonne | March | Effective 3/13/25 | Affected 62

• Novartis | East Hanover | March | Effective 6/13/25 - 10/24/25 | Affected 427

• Forever 21 | Multiple NJ Cities | March | Effective 6/11/25 - 6/25/25 | Affected 59

• Brinks Home | Monmouth County | March | Effective 6/30/25 | Affected 61

• Barclays Services Corporation | Whippany | March | Effective 6/23/25 - 7/7/25 | Affected 78

• UBS | Weehawken | March | Effective 3/25/25 - 3/27/25 | Affected 50

• TD Bank N.A. | Cherry Hill | March | Effective 6/16/25, 6/23/25, 6/25/25, 6/26/25 | Affected 52

• BioReference Health | Elmwood Park | March | Effective 1/1/25 - 3/31/25 | Affected 84

• Organon | Jersey City | March | Effective 4/30/25, 5/30/25, 5/31/25 | Affected 93

• Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc | Egg Harbor City | March | Effective 7/1/25 | Affected 120

• JP Morgan Chase Bank | Jersey City | April | Effective 6/23/25 | Affected 145

• Mead Johnson, RB Health, and Reckitt Benckiser | Parsippany | April | Effective 9/8/24 - 8/1/25 | Affected 190

• Cigna Evernorth Services, Inc. | Morris Plains | April | Effective 3/15/25, 3/29/25, 4/12/25, 7/3/25 | Affected 62

• Dufry by Avolta | East Rutherford | April | Effective 7/9/25 | Affected 80

• Whitsons Food Service | Edison | April | Effective 4/18/25 | Affected 66

• Summit BHC New Jersey | Bridgeton | May | Effective 7/30/25 | Affected 96

• Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) | Lawrence Twp | May | Effective 5/9/25 - 3/27/26 | Affected 516

• Rite Aid | Statewide NJ | May | Rolling beginning 6/4/25 | Affected 1122

• JP Morgan Chase | Jersey City | May | Effective 8/4/25 | Affected 63

• PHV Corp | Bridgewater | May | Effective 12/1/25, 1/1/26 | Affected 59

• TEKsystems | Secaucus | May | Effective 8/12/25 and 11/7/25 | Affected 58

• Accenture | Morristown | May | Effective 8/29/25 | Affected 71

• Seviroli Foods | Bellmawr | May | Effective 8/13/25 | Affected 77

• GMRI Inc. T/A Bahama Breeze | Paramus | May | Effective 5/15/25 | Affected 327

• Kinkisharyo International | Jersey City | May | Effective 6/13/25 | Affected 72

• TransAxle | Cinnaminson | May | Effective 8/15/25 - 9/29/25 | Affected 129

• Walmart | Hoboken | May | Effective 8/22/25 | Affected 187

• Randstad US | Secaucus | May | Effective 8/12/25 | Affected 236

• Edison Job Corps - ON HOLD | Edison | June | Effective 6/6/25 - 6/30/25 | Affected 176

• Panera | Fairfield | June | Effective 9/8/25 - 9/12/25 | Affected 201

• PVH Corp. | Bridgewater | June | Effective 2/14/26 | Affected 51

• KRP Transport | Burlington | June | Effective 9/15/25 | Affected 298

• USA DBA Charwells | Orange | June | Effective 6/27/25 | Affected 73

• At Home | Princeton, Ledgewood, Middletown Township | June | Effective 9/30/25 | Affected 77

• Kenvue | Summit | June | Effective 10/10/25, 12/19/25 | Affected 69

• Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) | Lawrence Twp | June | Effective 9/25/25, 10/24/25, 12/19/25, 1/15/26 | Affected 68

• Ashland Inc. | Sayreville | July | Effective 8/1/25, 8/29/25, 9/30/25 | Affected 55

• Prudential | Newark | July | Effective 7/31/25 - 10/18/25 | Affected 57

• Rocket Pharmaceuticals | Cranbury | July | Effective 10/23/25 - 12/31/25 | Affected 80

• Citibank | Jersey City | July | Effective 10/21/25 - 11/9/25 | Affected 52

• Spiral Binding | Totowa | July | Effective 10/27/25 | Affected 137

• Claire's Boutiques Inc. | Multiple NJ Counties | August | Effective 11/3/25 | Affected 155

• Ernst & Young | Hudson and Middlesex Counties | August | Effective 10/31/25 | Affected 130

• Merck & Co. | Rahway | August | Effective 11/14/25 | Affected 58

• Mark Anthony Brewing | Hillside | August | Effective 9/26/25 - 11/3/25 | Affected 143

• Valley National Bank | Morristown | August | Effective 6/13/25 - 8/22/25 | Affected 59

• Novartis | East Hanover | September | Effective 3/6/26 - 6/26/26 | Affected 60

• JP Morgan Chase | Jersey City | September | Effective 11/24/25 | Affected 58

• YNAP Corporation | Mahwah | September | Effective 11/15/25 | Affected 68

• Essendant | Cranbury | September | Effective 12/1/25 | Affected 171

• BioReference Health | Elmwood Park | September | Effective 7/14/25 - 9/15/25 | Affected 68

• Alstom Transportation, Inc. | Camden | September | Effective 2/13/25 | Affected 117

• ICIMS | Holmdel | September | Effective 12/15/25 | Affected 54

• Novo Nordisk | Plainsboro | September | Effective 12/31/25 | Affected 811

• Prudential | Newark | September | Effective 11/16/25 - 12/16/25 | Affected 63

• Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) | Lawrence Twp | September | Effective 12/11/25, 2/12/26, 3/13/26, 3/27/26 | Affected 282

• Spectra Labs | Rockleigh | September | Effective 12/17/25 | Affected 96

• BioReference Health | Elmwood Park | September | Effective 9/18/25 - 12/19/25 | Affected 118

• OceanFirst Bank | Toms River | September | Effective 12/18/25 | Affected 114

• Citibank | Jersey City | September | Effective 12/8/25 - 12/28/25 | Affected 67

• BASF | Florham Park | September | Effective 12/31/25 | Affected 66

• Iron Hill Brewery | Maple Shade | October | Effective 9/9/25, 9/24/25, 9/25/25 | Affected 108

• Club Wyndham Atlantic City Skyline | Atlantic City | October | Effective 12/31/25 and 1/1/26 | Affected 116

• Harrison Sportservice Inc. | Harrison | October | Effective 1/1/26 | Affected 467

• Starbucks Coffee Company | Multiple NJ Locations | October | Effective 1/25/26 | Affected 47

• GAF Materials | Parsippany | October | Effective 1/15/26 and 1/17/26 | Affected 106

• The Park Hotel at Meadowlands | East Rutherford | October | Effective 11/19/25 - 12/15/25 | Affected 167

• Jefferson Health | Cherry Hill | October | Effective 1/13/26 | Affected 108

• DOW Jones & Company | Princeton | October | Effective 1/23/26 and 2/13/26 | Affected 50

• Ferring Pharmaceuticals | Parsippany | October | Effective 1/23/26, 6/26/26, 7/31/26 | Affected 64

• Audible | Newark | October | Effective 1/26/26 | Affected 67

• TTEC Government Solutions | Egg Harbor | October | Effective 1/26/26 | Affected 120

• Amazon | Jersey City | October | Effective 1/26/26 | Affected 72

• Becton Di-kinson and Company | Franklin Lakes | October | Effective 10/30/25 - 1/31/26 | Affected 86

• Heights University Hospital | Jersey City | October | Effective 10/25/25 - 11/9/25 | Affected 206

• Optum Care | Offices throughout NJ | October | Effective 2/2/26 - 3/4/26 | Affected 390

• Optum Medical Care | Secaucus | October | Effective 2/2/26, 3/2/26, 3/4/26 | Affected 122

• Optum Services | Offices throughout NJ | October | Effective 2/2/26 and 2/19/26 | Affected 49

• Optum Select Management | Offices throughout NJ | October | Effective 2/2/26 | Affected 11

• Barclays Services Corporation | Whippany | November | Effective 2/18/26 | Affected 80

• UBS | Weehawken | November | Effective 11/4/26 - 11/6/26 | Affected 58

• Acme | Sussex | November | Effective 2/7/26 | Affected 71

• TD Bank N.A. | Mount Laurel | November | Effective 1/2/26 - 1/29/26 | Affected 74

• CVS | Parsippany | November | Effective 2/2/26 - 4/3/26 | Affected 61

• Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) | Lawrence Twp | November | Effective 2/12/26 and 3/13/26 | Affected 110

• Prudential | Newark | November | Effective 1/9/26 - 2/9/26 | Affected 63

• Merck | Rahway | November | Effective 2/20/26 - 5/11/26 | Affected 204

• Verizon | Basking Ridge | November | Effective 2/20/26 | Affected 1319

• Wonder Group | Englewood | November | Effective 2/19/26 | Affected 121

• CMC Energy Services | Hamilton | December | Effective 3/2/26 | Affected 89

• Intercept Pharmaceuticals | Morristown | December | Effective 2/28/26, 3/31/26, 6/30/26 | Affected 146

• Anheuser Busch LLC | Newark | December | Effective 3/11/26 - 3/24/26 | Affected 151

• Hudson News Distributors | Parsippany | December | Effective 2/6/26 - 3/16/26 | Affected 236

• Everest Group | Warren | December | Effective 11/30/26 - 12/31/26 | Affected 110

• Pioneer Credit Recovery | Burlington | December | Effective 3/31/26 | Affected 180

Construction, tech, and some retail and hospitality jobs were down from last year.
Tech and corporate services weakened nationwide, and New Jersey wasn’t immune, with hiring freezes and staff cuts becoming more common.Retail and logistics bounced around as shoppers changed habits and supply-chain costs ate into margins.

https://nj1015.com/new-jersey-job-market-update/

You know, I get they want to do something nice before the holiday but you know what I think everyone would have liked? It would have been nice if they said "Hey, you all can WFH on Wednesday. The fact that there are barely any people in the office, (South Jersey location ) it's not technically a month end yet, and let's be honest, people don't want to be in the office the week of Christmas, but let's have hot chocolate and cookies, that will lessen the blow...

4 got exceeds 5 got meets
What does that translate to in yearly increment in usa nj?

With so much focus on year-end reviews and whether they are truly being reflective of where the associate is as a member of the team or rather just a number to be fitted into a spreadsheet, it raises a larger question about where this company is going with the year-end process…

And also whether we should just sit back and enjoy as Rich Vos brings the year to the end at the American Hotel in Freehold, NJ on December 31st. Tickets on sale now.

I see people relocated to berkley heights from all other states including countries, for what? for their stock value to drop over 70% , work in the noisy office 9 hours 3 days, and waste time, most of the products are legacy and need atleast 7 to 10 people to keep them running, no innovation, and they make it look as if they are one of those trillion $ companies like Faang or Nvidia, VP's and SVP's just satisying egos , giving 1- 2 % increments to people working 12 hours a day to keep the lights on, That is fiserv. product managers non stop talking from 8 to 8 with zero innovation, and knowledge , may be they wanna retire here doing mundane work.

Under Schulman's leadership, are VZ noted hub locations continuing to be a prerequisite for employees to be recognized as being valuable?? Or did the previously defined needs for hub locations get rebuffed and eliminated?

Economists are still waiting on fresh federal job stats, but other indicators are already pointing to the possibility of a recession in New Jersey next year.

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/12/could-layoffs-in-nj-preview-a-recession-in-2026/

Looks like more and more Framingham MA is not the new home. Instead its in NJ.

This is the longest December and i cant wait to get the love letter in January.

Merry Christmas!
Goodluck to everyone..

https://njbiz.com/optum-layoffs-nj-medical-clinic-closures/