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Johnson & Johnson Faces Layoffs Amid Criticism Over Transparency

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
300 OF 131,900 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Johnson & Johnson has recently laid off approximately 300 employees in New Brunswick, New Jersey, as part of a restructuring effort. The layoffs have sparked criticism regarding the company's lack of transparency about the reasons behind these job cuts. Employees and stakeholders have expressed concerns over the company's communication and the impact of these layoffs on morale and operations. This move comes amid broader challenges faced by the company in the current market environment, raising questions about its future direction and workforce stability.

Johnson & Johnson cut 300 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.2% of the 131,900 people Johnson & Johnson employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 4 layoff events at Johnson & Johnson since October 2023, affecting a combined 356 employees.

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Johnson & JohnsonJNJ
Healthcare · 131,900 employees
4
EVENTS TRACKED
356
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED FEB 11, 2026LAST UPDATED APR 7, 2026