Freight transportation provider Alan Ritchey Inc. is closing its Phillipsburg, New Jersey logistics facility. This closure will result in 176 employee layoffs effective July 17. The decision stems from the nonrenewal of a U.S. Postal Service... — read more 

Paterson city government seeks a $48.5 million increase in state aid. This funding aims to close a significant budget deficit. Without the aid, 680 employees may face furloughs. Additionally, 58 municipal workers could lose their jobs. City officials... — read more 

Bristol Myers Squibb plans to lay off 206 employees. These job cuts will impact its New Jersey workforce. The company expects these layoffs to occur between July and December. This action is part of a larger $2 billion cost-cutting initiative... — read more 

The Plainfield Board of Education approved a reduction in force. This decision will result in the layoff of nearly 60 employees. The district cited decreased student enrollment and budgetary reasons. A 0% tax levy increase was also approved by the... — read more 

Alan Ritchey, Inc. will lay off 176 employees. The logistics company filed a WARN notice for its Phillipsburg, New Jersey facility. Layoffs are scheduled to begin on July 17, 2026. The company is ending operations at this site. This follows the... — read more 

West Orange Schools face a significant budget deficit. The district faces a $14-15 million deficit. At least 70 full-time positions will be eliminated. A 2.5% tax increase is included. Rising health benefit costs are a major factor. West Orange, New... — read more 

New Jersey school districts face significant financial challenges. Many districts propose layoffs, tax increases, and program cuts. Ocean Gate School District will close its only school. These issues stem from revised state funding and rising... — read more 

New Jersey experienced a rise in layoffs during Q1 2026. Employers announced nearly 4,800 job cuts through March. This marks a 30.7 percent increase from Q1 2025. JP Morgan Chase, UBS, and Fiserv led the announced reductions. Reckitt Benckiser and... — read more 

John Adams Academy announced layoffs for 68 employees across three campuses. This action followed the closure of its Lincoln high school program. The school cited low enrollment and ongoing budget deficits for the closure. Positions were eliminated... — read more 

Hudson Regional Health issued layoff notices to nearly 1,000 workers. These notices affect employees at Bayonne University Hospital. The layoffs are effective starting June 29. A company spokesman stated the notices are procedural. They are tied to... — read more 

New Jersey state data indicates 357 job cuts. Three companies with a Newark presence are affected. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey reported 242 layoffs. Luna Foods listed 61 affected workers. Prudential Financial reported 54 employee... — read more 

Two companies filed WARN notices for upcoming job cuts in New Jersey. Novartis plans to lay off 114 employees in East Hanover. This is part of an ongoing restructuring effort by the pharmaceutical firm. Labcorp will cut 83 jobs in Raritan, though no... — read more 

Several financial firms announced layoffs in New Jersey during March. These cuts total 409 positions across multiple companies. Prudential Financial, Fiserv Solutions, UBS, and JPMorgan Chase were impacted. These layoffs contribute to a broader surge... — read more 

JPMorgan Chase is reducing its workforce by 134 positions. These specific job cuts are located in Jersey City. The bank describes this as a redeployment effort. It continues to add staff in other areas. This strategy reflects evolving business... — read more 

A New Jersey steel company closed its business. It also conducted employee layoffs. The company largely ignored its employees' union. The National Labor Relations Board investigated this action. NLRB ruled the company violated federal labor law. New... — read more 

An investment analyst forecasts significant layoffs at Novo Nordisk. Up to five thousand staff reductions are predicted within two years. This prediction follows a decline in future earnings expectations. The company needs to address its cost... — read more 

The Madison K-12 School District Board introduced its annual budget. This budget proposes an annual tax increase for homeowners. Interim Superintendent Bruce Watson announced staff reductions are required. Fewer than ten positions will be eliminated... — read more 

Fiserv Solutions plans to eliminate 118 positions. These job cuts will occur at its Berkeley Heights, New Jersey site. The company filed a WARN notice regarding these layoffs. The reductions are scheduled between March 31 and May 31. This facility... — read more 

Princeton University has frozen senior faculty salaries and cut departmental budgets. President Christopher Eisgruber warned that more cuts are coming. Nine staff members from the Keller Center for Innovation were recently laid off. The university... — read more 

Union presidents denounced the sudden disclosure of potential job cuts. Around 200 district positions may be eliminated due to budget problems. The administration did not publicly discuss job reductions previously. This information was revealed on... — read more 

rudential Financial Inc. filed another round of layoffs in New Jersey. This action brings the total job cuts at its Newark headquarters to 237 since July. The latest notice covers 54 positions expected to be eliminated between May and June. These... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

New Jersey employers plan to eliminate over 4,100 jobs by March 16, 2026. Economists at Rutgers University forecast a small employment decline for 2026. The state's unemployment rate is expected to continue rising through 2027. Bristol Myers Squibb... — read more 

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... — read more 

New Jersey employers announced nearly 4,000 job cuts in the first two months of 2026. Amazon alone expects to cut over 800 jobs across several New Jersey counties. JPMorgan Chase and Citibank also filed notices impacting hundreds of banking... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

Macy's announced plans to eliminate 79 jobs across New Jersey. These layoffs will affect employees in fragrance, fine jewelry, and cosmetic sales. Cosmetic beauty merchandisers and brand experts are also impacted by the cuts. This action is part of... — read more 

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... — read more 

The Jefferson Township Board of Education faces a $4.8 million budget deficit. Officials warn this gap may force layoffs and program eliminations. Potential cuts include team sports and arts programs. The district is urging residents to advocate for... — read more 

Over 800 New Jersey employees are impacted by recent workforce changes. Retail and banking sectors saw substantial job reductions. JPMorganChase plans to terminate 120 workers in Jersey City. Target expects 107 layoffs across Central and South... — read more 

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... — read more