Hackensack school officials are voting on a proposed $169 million budget. The district faces a growing financial crisis. Over 100 staffing positions will be eliminated. The district plans to borrow $9.1 million from reserve funds. A previous budget... — read more 

Three companies plan to eliminate almost 400 New Jersey positions. Fulton Bank will reduce 95 positions at its Parsippany office by July 31. Worldwide Flight Services eliminated 80 to 100 jobs in Elizabeth quickly. Accupac plans to remove 260 roles... — read more 

Carter's will shutter 150 locations nationwide. The company also eliminated 300 positions. These measures aim to stabilize the business and absorb losses. Elevated product costs and tariffs impacted profitability. The Atlanta-based firm operates... — read more 

Fulton Bank is eliminating 95 positions in Parsippany. These layoffs follow the bank's acquisition of Blue Foundry Bank. The approximately $243 million acquisition closed last month. Role redundancies were identified after a review of corporate and... — read more 

Accupac will close its New Jersey plant. This action will result in 260 job cuts. Layoffs will occur in two phases. The first phase begins in August. About nine employees will transfer to Pennsylvania facilities. ... — read more 

The Camden School District laid off around 100 employees recently. Students, staff, and community members strongly opposed these job cuts. District officials stated the changes are part of a restructuring effort. They aim to eliminate some positions... — read more 

Spirit Airlines ceased operations at Atlantic City International Airport. The airline previously handled about 75% of flights there last year. This abrupt shutdown caused significant travel disruptions for passengers. Many travelers were left... — read more 

Brick Township school officials approved a $178 million budget for the upcoming school year. This budget eliminates 40 positions and will raise local taxes. Class sizes are projected to increase across all school levels. These changes stem from... — read more 

Paterson Public Schools announced layoffs affecting 89 staffers. This total includes 39 teachers and other personnel. The district plans to cut over 200 total positions. Superintendent Dr. Laurie Newell attributed the budget deficit to rising costs... — read more 

The Camden school district is undergoing a major restructuring. One hundred employees, including the entire central office, received layoff notices. These job eliminations will take effect on June 30. Some affected staff may reapply for newly defined... — read more 

The Paterson Board of Education approved an $851 million school budget. This budget includes 89 layoffs and eliminates 243 other jobs through attrition. The layoffs affect 39 teachers and 50 non-certified employees. City education property taxes will... — read more 

The Westwood District recently approved its budget. The total budget for the upcoming school year is $78.9 million. This plan eliminates 10 teaching and secretarial positions. Four administrative roles were also cut. These measures address increasing... — read more 

Stockton University has initiated a voluntary buyout program for employees. Professors and select managerial staff are currently eligible for the offer. This move aims to curb expenses and ensure the university's financial stability. The institution... — read more 

New Jersey employers filed multiple layoff notices in April. These filings put a total of 2,273 jobs at risk statewide. Bayonne University Hospital issued a notice for nearly 1,000 potential job cuts. FreshRealm's bankruptcy filing jeopardizes 637... — read more 

Novartis announced additional job cuts at its U.S. headquarters. Sixty employees at the East Hanover site will be laid off. These reductions are separate from earlier March cuts. The layoffs will begin taking effect in late July. Novartis is evolving... — read more 

Reckitt Benckiser Group plans another round of layoffs in New Jersey. The company expects to let go 57 employees by March 2027. These job reductions will occur at its new Nutley headquarters. This is part of a restructuring campaign announced in July... — read more 

New Jersey City University (NJCU) recently notified employees about potential layoffs or demotions. These notices followed the Middle States Commission on Higher Education's approval of a merger with Kean University. The university aims to address a... — read more 

Cognizant launched Project Leap to transform its operating model for AI-led delivery. This program involves investments in AI capabilities and workforce reskilling. It will also result in employee layoffs as the company shifts to an AI-led pyramid... — read more 

The Lower Township School District approved a new budget. More than 50 positions will be eliminated. Hundreds of people attended a meeting to oppose these reductions. The Board of Education proceeded with the budget. The superintendent described the... — read more 

FreshRealm has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This action could lead to 637 layoffs in Linden, New Jersey. The company cited a significant ingredient supply disruption as a primary reason. These job cuts are expected to occur by late... — read more 

The Lakewood School District faces potential layoffs. Over 160 teachers' aides could be affected. Lakewood, New Jersey ... — read more 

Two New Jersey companies filed WARN notices in April. These notices indicate upcoming layoffs for 263 employees. AT&T will reduce its Bedminster workforce by 87 staff members. Alan Ritchey, Inc. is terminating 176 employees in Lopatcong Township. The... — read more 

Sandy Alexander, Inc. filed a WARN notice with the New Jersey Department of Labor. The company plans to lay off 151 employees. These job cuts will occur at its Clifton, New Jersey facility. Layoffs are scheduled to take effect on July 19, 2026. The... — read more 

Thousands of workers in New Jersey face layoffs in early 2026. State WARN filings detail job cuts across various industries. Amazon reported the largest number of affected employees statewide. Other major companies include Blue Cross Blue Shield and... — read more 

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