New Jersey Layoff Notices Put Nearly 400 Workers on Edge Across Three Companies
Hundreds of workers in New Jersey could soon lose their jobs after three major companies filed layoff notices that may impact nearly 400 employees across different parts of the state through the end of 2026.
The latest workforce reduction notices were submitted under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification system, commonly known as the WARN Act. The filings show planned job cuts involving Fulton Bank in Parsippany, Worldwide Flight Services in Elizabeth, and Accupac in Lakewood.
Among the companies involved, Accupac is expected to make the largest reduction. The company plans to eliminate 260 positions at its Lakewood facility between August and December. Accupac manufactures pharmaceutical, beauty, and personal care products and operates a large production plant in Ocean County. The facility, measuring more than 221,000 square feet, previously expanded the company’s production capabilities when it opened.
Available workforce estimates suggest the upcoming cuts could affect a significant portion of Accupac’s staff. The layoffs have also raised questions regarding compliance with federal labor rules that require employers to provide advance notice before major workforce reductions.
Under the federal WARN Act, employers are generally required to give workers 60 days’ notice before conducting large layoffs or plant closures involving at least 50 employees at a single location. The law is intended to give employees enough time to prepare for job transitions, retraining, or new employment opportunities.
In Morris County, Fulton Bank informed New Jersey officials that 95 employees at its Parsippany office will be affected by layoffs scheduled to take effect on July 31. The regional bank, headquartered in Pennsylvania, operates more than 200 banking centers across multiple states and employs several thousand workers overall.
The company has not publicly detailed the exact reason behind the staffing reduction. However, the notice comes shortly after Fulton Bank completed its acquisition of Blue Foundry Bank in Rutherford. The planned cuts account for roughly 3% of the bank’s total workforce based on publicly available employment figures.
Meanwhile, Worldwide Flight Services also reported staffing reductions in Elizabeth. The air cargo and logistics company moved forward with layoffs affecting between 80 and 100 workers with only a few days of notice. The reductions were scheduled earlier this week.
Worldwide Flight Services is one of the largest cargo handling providers in the aviation industry and operates at airports across the globe. In the United States alone, the company employs thousands of workers. The Elizabeth layoffs represent a small share of its national workforce but still add to growing concerns about employment stability in parts of New Jersey’s transportation and logistics sector.
The latest filings add to a broader trend of workforce reductions reported across New Jersey in recent months. According to state labor records, several employers submitted WARN notices in April that together placed more than 2,200 jobs at risk statewide.
The recent notices highlight continued uncertainty in several industries, including banking, manufacturing, and logistics, as companies adjust operations and staffing levels during an evolving economic environment. For affected workers and families, the filings create fresh concerns about employment security and future opportunities heading into the second half of the year.
Sources:
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
U.S. Department of Labor WARN Act Information
Company WARN Notices Filed With State Authorities
