AT&T and UBS are eliminating a combined 89 positions in New Jersey. AT&T will lay off 50 workers across Monmouth and Somerset counties. UBS plans to cut 39 jobs at its Weehawken location. These reductions follow previous layoff announcements from... — read more 

New Jersey has launched a new online portal for employers to report employee separations. All employers must submit this information within seven days of an employee's departure. This includes all types of separations, regardless of whether... — read more 

The Children's Place has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This filing will lead to the closure of approximately 24 stores. Hundreds of jobs are at risk due to these impending closures. The company is seeking to sell all of its assets... — read more 

A sale of Conduent's tolling division to a Canadian company will result in 113 job losses at the E-ZPass customer service center. These layoffs are scheduled to occur in January 2027. The affected workers are employed at the Newark, New Jersey... — read more 

JPMorgan Chase has announced an additional 91 layoffs at its Jersey City location. This latest action brings the total job cuts disclosed in the area this year to 632. The company states these adjustments are part of regular business management and... — read more 

Five additional companies have announced significant workforce reductions in New Jersey during the final weeks of October. These latest cuts, totaling over 400 positions, include notable reductions from Comcast, Conduent, True Food Kitchen, and Teva... — read more 

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Teva Pharmaceuticals will close its Fairfield, New Jersey manufacturing facility by February 1, 2027. This closure will result in the layoff of 61 employees. The company cited the plant's underutilization and high operating costs as reasons for the... — read more 

Seton Hall University is implementing a Voluntary Separation Program to manage financial pressures. This program offers financial incentives for eligible staff to voluntarily resign or retire. The university previously eliminated 46 administrative... — read more 

Two North Jersey companies are set to eliminate a combined 174 positions early in 2027. Conduent State & Local Solutions Inc. will lay off 113 employees in Newark. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. plans to cut 61 jobs at its Fairfield location. These... — read more 

Mars Global Services is laying off 55 employees at its Newark facility. These job reductions are scheduled to occur on January 31, 2027. The company is closing its Newark location in December 2027. Mars will continue operations at its Hackettstown... — read more 

Hundreds of temporary workers are suing meal kit company HelloFresh and staffing agencies over alleged physical abuse, threats of deportation, and denied breaks. The lawsuit claims supervisors at a Newark facility subjected employees to harassment... — read more 

Brookdale Community College's Board of Trustees has approved a plan to eliminate 61 positions. This decision is primarily driven by a projected $8 million deficit in the fiscal year 2028 budget. A significant factor contributing to this deficit is an... — read more 

Popular ramen chain Ramen Nagomi will be closing two of its New Jersey locations this October. The Freehold and Quakerbridge Mall branches will cease operations on October 15, 2026. The company expressed gratitude to its customers for their support... — read more 

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon announced the departure of three senior officials. This comes less than a year into his term and amid a significant budget deficit. The departing officials include the Finance Director, Deputy Mayor for Housing and... — read more 

True Food Kitchen is laying off 89 employees in Hackensack. This follows the restaurant chain's recent bankruptcy filing. The company closed its Hackensack and Edison locations on October 4th. These layoffs are scheduled for January 3, 2027. The... — read more 

Atlantic City Linen Supply has issued a warning regarding potential layoffs. This action is a direct consequence of the company losing a significant contract. The loss of this major client creates financial strain. The company is now assessing its... — read more 

Chip City, a popular gourmet cookie chain, has abruptly ceased all operations. The company announced its closure on their website, citing significant macroeconomic challenges. This decision comes as a surprise to many customers and employees. The... — read more 

New Jersey experienced over 15,000 job eliminations by the end of September, a notable increase from the previous year. Pharmaceutical companies contributed significantly to these layoffs, with several major players announcing substantial workforce... — read more 

Stockton University is laying off 21 employees, including 14 faculty and seven staff members, to address a $20 million structural deficit. University President Joe Bertolino announced the decision, citing the need for financial viability and future... — read more 

New Jersey employers issued WARN notices for over 2,100 workers in September and early October. These layoffs span various industries including pharmaceuticals, banking, and retail. The affected positions are spread across multiple cities within the... — read more 

Kings Food Markets will close two of its New Jersey locations by early 2027. This decision will result in the layoff of 122 employees. The affected stores are in Hillsdale and White House Station. Kings Food Markets is owned by Acme Markets, a... — read more 

Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods is laying off 168 employees. The company will permanently close its Elmwood Park manufacturing facility. Production will be moved to a partner facility in Kentucky. Employees who remain will transition to a new corporate... — read more 

Several New Jersey companies have recently announced significant workforce reductions. Kings Food Markets will close two locations, impacting 122 employees. Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods is laying off 168 workers as it moves production out of state... — read more 

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is planning to eliminate 75 positions at its Jersey City office. These layoffs are scheduled to occur between October 1 and October 13. The company offers global commercial and investment banking services. This... — read more 

Culinaire, a hospitality management and catering provider, has announced significant job reductions. The company plans to eliminate 75 positions at its Newark facility. This decision was formally communicated to state officials on October 1st. The... — read more 

Biopharmaceutical companies experienced a continued decrease in layoffs during the third quarter of 2026. This trend suggests the sector is recovering from the significant job cuts seen in the previous year. While one large company disclosed... — read more 

Novo Nordisk is eliminating 108 positions at its United States headquarters in Plainsboro, New Jersey. These layoffs are scheduled to take effect by the end of the year. The company stated these cuts are part of a broader effort to streamline its... — read more 

Global pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk and HVAC manufacturer EWC Controls are implementing significant workforce reductions. Novo Nordisk will eliminate 108 positions, with these layoffs scheduled to take effect on December 31. EWC Controls plans... — read more 

Prudential Insurance Company of America is planning to eliminate 125 positions at its Newark facility. These layoffs are slated to occur between late November and the end of December. This follows previous layoff notices filed by the company earlier... — read more 

BASF is reportedly in exploratory negotiations to acquire Evonik, another major German chemical company. This potential merger comes as both companies face challenges in the cosmetics and personal care raw materials sector, with slowing growth and... — read more 

Pharmaceutical giant Bristol Myers Squibb is implementing another round of layoffs, impacting 265 employees at its Princeton headquarters. This marks the third wave of job cuts disclosed by the company in New Jersey this year. The reductions are part... — read more 

Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. is laying off 87 employees at its New Brunswick facility. This action contributes to over 1,000 layoffs in New Jersey for September. The affected workers will be let go on December 18, 2026. This subsidiary handles... — read more 

Wonder Group Inc. is relocating some operations to a new South Jersey facility, resulting in layoffs for over 500 North Jersey staff. The company is consolidating its production and distribution sites in Cranford and Fairfield. These layoffs are part... — read more 

Two New Jersey companies are relocating operations within the state, resulting in significant layoffs. Wonder Group is moving its facilities to a larger site in Swedesboro, impacting 533 employees. Banker Steel is also relocating its South Plainfield... — read more 

The food delivery and takeout company Wonder is laying off 533 employees. These job cuts are scheduled to be completed by January 8th. This announcement comes as the company recently finalized a significant partnership with DoorDash. Wonder aims to... — read more 

Nearly 270 workers across three New Jersey companies are facing job losses. Headquarters Hotel Management LLC plans to lay off 91 employees at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel. Banker Steel, a division of Schuff Steel, will... — read more 

Barrette Outdoor Living is laying off 59 employees at its Galloway Township plant. These layoffs are scheduled to occur on December 13th and 14th. This follows a previous layoff of 120 workers in July 2025. The company manufactures outdoor décor... — read more 

Hillside Township is implementing layoffs due to increasing operational expenses. Mayor Andrea Hyatt cited rising costs in healthcare, food, gas, and utilities as the primary drivers for these difficult decisions. The township has submitted a layoff... — read more 

Financial services firm Fiserv Solutions is implementing another round of layoffs. This latest action will impact 98 employees at its New Jersey location. These cuts add to previous job reductions, bringing the total for the year to 216. The company... — read more