New Jersey experienced a substantial increase in layoffs during the summer months. Nearly 4,500 job cuts were announced between June and August. This represents a significant rise compared to the previous summer. The total number of layoffs announced for 2026 has now reached nearly 13,000. These figures were reported to the state Department of Labor.
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