WARN notices and layoff law in New Jersey
The federal WARN Act gives most workers at companies with 100 or more employees 60 days' written notice before a mass layoff. New Jersey adds its own protection: New Jersey's mini-WARN law (the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act, "NJ WARN Act") covers employers with 100+ employees, requires 90 days' notice for a layoff of 50+ employees statewide, and mandates severance of one week's pay per year of service. You can see mass layoffs reported in New Jersey on the state's official WARN list at www.nj.gov.
New Jersey layoff notice, at a glance
Federal WARN
100+ employees, 60 days' written notice
New Jersey state law
Yes, stricter than federal (see below)
Public notice list
Yes, at www.nj.gov
If notice is skipped
Back pay + benefits for the missing days, up to 60
New Jersey's mini-WARN law (the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act, "NJ WARN Act") covers employers with 100+ employees, requires 90 days' notice for a layoff of 50+ employees statewide, and mandates severance of one week's pay per year of service.
If your employer skipped required WARN notice, you may be owed back pay and benefits for the missing days, up to 60. There are narrow exceptions (genuinely unforeseen circumstances, disasters), and most layoffs don't qualify.
This is general information, not legal advice. If you think you were owed notice, an employment attorney can tell you whether you have a claim, often with a free first consultation.
New Jersey WARN FAQ
How much notice must an employer give before a layoff in New Jersey?
The federal WARN Act requires employers with 100 or more employees to give 60 calendar days' written notice before a mass layoff or plant closing. New Jersey also has its own law: New Jersey's mini-WARN law (the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act, "NJ WARN Act") covers employers with 100+ employees, requires 90 days' notice for a layoff of 50+ employees statewide, and mandates severance of one week's pay per year of service. If they skip required notice, they can owe back pay and benefits for the missing days.
Where can I see WARN notices filed in New Jersey?
New Jersey publishes filed WARN notices on its official state workforce site at www.nj.gov. It lists employers, locations, and dates of reported mass layoffs and closings.
Does New Jersey have its own layoff-notice law beyond federal WARN?
Yes. New Jersey's mini-WARN law (the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act, "NJ WARN Act") covers employers with 100+ employees, requires 90 days' notice for a layoff of 50+ employees statewide, and mandates severance of one week's pay per year of service. This is general information, not legal advice; if you think you were owed notice, confirm the details with the state or an employment attorney.
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The full WARN guide
How the 60-day rule works, who's covered, and what you're owed if it's violated.
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WARN in another state
The official notice list and layoff law for every other state.
Reviewed June 2026. WARN rules and state laws change; confirm the current details on the official New Jersey site (www.nj.gov) or with an employment attorney before relying on them.