Johnson & Johnson has one WARN filing on record in New Jersey, affecting 231 workers.
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Johnson & Johnson is a multinational pharmaceutical and medical devices company founded in 1886 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. In 2023, the company completed a major split, separating its consumer health division into a new publicly traded company called Kenvue (which makes Tylenol, Band-Aid, and other consumer brands). The remaining J&J focuses on pharmaceuticals and medical technology, employing roughly 131,000 people worldwide.
J&J has conducted periodic layoffs tied to restructuring programs and facility consolidations. WARN filings from J&J and its subsidiaries (including Ethicon, Janssen, and DePuy Synthes) reflect manufacturing plant closures and operational realignments. The separation of the Kenvue consumer business in 2023 also resulted in workforce changes as functions were divided between the two companies.
J&J has adapted to pharmaceutical industry shifts by investing in biologics, immunology drugs, and oncology treatments while divesting commodity consumer products. The Kenvue separation in 2023 was the most significant structural change in the company's modern history, aimed at allowing the pharmaceutical and medical device business to operate with more focus and different capital allocation priorities.
J&J is investing in AI-assisted drug discovery and robotic surgery platforms through its MedTech division. The company faces ongoing litigation related to talc products and other legacy liabilities. Restructuring of manufacturing and research operations continues to generate WARN filings in affected communities.
Last reviewed 2026-04-15| Location | State | Type | Workers | Effective | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | NJ | 231 | 2024-12-27 | 2024-12-27 |
If you received a layoff notice from Johnson & Johnson, the WARN Act requires your employer to provide 60 days advance written notice before a mass layoff or plant closing. If your employer gave less than 60 days notice, you may be entitled to back pay and benefits for each day of the shortfall. File for unemployment insurance with your state workforce agency as soon as possible. Review your COBRA options to continue health coverage for up to 18 months. Visit your local America's Job Center for free career counseling and retraining vouchers. These programs exist for exactly this situation.
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