Newark, NJ has recorded 13 WARN filings affecting 1,438 workers over the past 24 months. The largest filer is Prudential, with 475 workers affected. Filing dates range from Dec 27, 2024 through Jul 17, 2026. Prudential accounts for 33% of affected workers in Newark. Newark represents 5% of New Jersey workers affected by WARN filings in this period.

Last 24 Months

Workers Affected
1,438
Filings
13
Companies Affected
8
Share of New Jersey
6%
of 222 state filings
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Monthly Trend

Monthly avg: 59/mo

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About This Data

All data on this site is sourced from official WARN Act filings published by state workforce agencies. Filings are updated regularly but may not reflect same-day submissions. Coverage varies by state.

Newark Filings

All Closures Layoffs 202620252024
CompanyTypeWorkersEffectiveRecorded
Prudential Insurance Company of America 53 Not separately reported
Recorded: 2026-07-17 (source date)
2026-07-17 (source date)
Joey's Fine Foods 61 Not separately reported
Recorded: 2026-06-19 (source date)
2026-06-19 (source date)
Prudential 3x in 12 mo 54 Not separately reported
Recorded: 2026-05-07 (source date)
2026-05-07 (source date)
Spirit Airlines 201 Not separately reported
Recorded: 2026-05-02 (source date)
2026-05-02 (source date)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ 242 Not separately reported
Recorded: 2026-04-26 (source date)
2026-04-26 (source date)
Anheuser Busch 151 Not separately reported
Recorded: 2026-03-11 (source date)
2026-03-11 (source date)
Audible 67 Not separately reported
Recorded: 2026-01-26 (source date)
2026-01-26 (source date)
Prudential 3x in 12 mo 63 Not separately reported
Recorded: 2026-01-09 (source date)
2026-01-09 (source date)
Prudential 3x in 12 mo 63 Not separately reported
Recorded: 2025-11-16 (source date)
2025-11-16 (source date)
Prudential 3x in 12 mo 57 Not separately reported
Recorded: 2025-07-31 (source date)
2025-07-31 (source date)
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