Upcoming layoffs

Layoff at Kaiser Foundation Hospitals · ~1 role

Layoff at Kaiser Foundation Hospitals · ~7 roles

Layoff at Sapporo U.S.A. · ~1 role

Layoff at Sapporo U.S.A - Citracado Parkway · ~2 roles

Layoff at Charles Industries, LLC · ~75 roles

Merck Files WARN to Cut 54 Jobs at Rahway, NJ Campus · ~54 roles

Merck & Co., Inc. has filed a WARN Act notice indicating it plans to eliminate 54 positions at its Rahway, New Jersey campus in a round of cuts with effective dates noted between December 11, 2026 and January 4, 2027. The reductions are part of a global workforce reduction Merck first announced in July 2025 that aimed to eliminate 6,000 jobs and save $3 billion annually by the end of 2027. This is the second round affecting the Rahway site this year, following a June WARN notice for 88 layoffs that only recently took effect. A company spokesperson emphasized Merck's ongoing commitment to New Jersey, noting it still employs more than 8,000 people in the state and highlighted prior investments in local operations.

A. O. Smith to close Groveport plants, lay off nearly 100 workers · ~100 roles

A. O. Smith Corporation will shutter its Groveport, Ohio plants and lay off nearly 100 employees, according to the report. The announcement indicates a planned workforce reduction tied to the plant closures, though the article does not specify exact timing or the specific departments affected. The company closure will impact local operations in Groveport and result in close to 100 job losses. Additional details such as severance, reassignments, or timeline were not provided in the article.

Layoff at Experian · ~28 roles

Layoff at Builders FirstSource, Inc. · ~82 roles

Barrette Outdoor Living to close three South Jersey facilities, cutting 59 jobs · ~59 roles

Barrette Outdoor Living Inc. announced it is closing three South Jersey facilities — sites on Tilton Road in Egg Harbor City, Wheaton Avenue in Millville, and a Boyle Transportation Services facility on Sharp Road in Marlton — with the move expected to eliminate 59 jobs. The company filed a notice with the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development citing an "economic downturn" as the reason, and the layoffs are to take effect Dec. 14. Barrette, founded in 1975 and based in Middleburg Heights, makes and sells aluminum fencing and other outdoor goods and was acquired by Oldcastle APG in 2022. The notice follows APG's recent expansion of vinyl production at other Barrette plants in Dover, Delaware and Nephi, Utah. A company representative was not available for comment at the time of the report.

Inalfa Roof Systems to close two Auburn Hills sites, laying off 142 workers · ~142 roles

Inalfa Roof Systems filed a WARN notice saying it will permanently lay off 142 employees at two Auburn Hills manufacturing and assembly locations. The layoffs affect the 815 Opdyke Road site (permanent layoffs) and the 1370 Pacific Drive site (closure), both scheduled for Dec. 14, 2026. Inalfa, headquartered in the Netherlands, designs and supplies automotive roof systems and has multiple global facilities; the announcement follows earlier workforce reductions in Georgia this year where the company cut about 40% of its staff after closing two locations. Hardware and capital equipment are sourced worldwide and assembled at Inalfa facilities, and the company services more than 40 vehicle brands.

Layoff at Tree Service Unlimited Inc. · ~137 roles

Layoff at Powered by FTGU, LLC · ~67 roles

Layoff at ServiceNow, Inc. · ~2 roles

ServiceNow Cuts 18 Sales Jobs at San Diego Office · ~18 roles

ServiceNow, Inc. announced it laid off 18 workers at its San Diego office, marking the company’s third round of layoffs there this year. The recent WARN filing listed 18 sales positions eliminated at the San Diego location at 4801 Eastgate Mall; prior rounds cut 133 positions in July and 63 in June, bringing the cumulative San Diego total to 214 for the year. Many of the cuts were at senior and director levels. The article places these reductions in the context of broader tech layoffs and ServiceNow’s strategy to use AI and keep headcount flat following multiple acquisitions, while noting the company reported strong revenue growth despite lower net income.

Banker Steel Announces 115 Layoffs in South Plainfield as Plant Relocates to Clayton · ~115 roles

Banker Steel, a Division of Schuff Steel announced 115 layoffs in South Plainfield as it works toward relocating operations and reopening a fabrications plant in Clayton, Gloucester County. The article reports the 115 cuts as part of moves by employers to shift operations south within New Jersey. The company is described as relocating and reopening a facility further south, with the layoffs framed as tied to that relocation. This action was reported alongside other New Jersey layoffs in September, contributing to the month's announced job losses, and was sourced from local reporting (Courier Post). No specific effective date, severance details, or affected departments were provided in the article.

Barrette Outdoor Living to Close Three South Jersey Facilities, Cutting 59 Jobs · ~59 roles

Barrette Outdoor Living Inc. filed a notice with the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development that it will close three South Jersey facilities — locations on Tilton Road in Egg Harbor City, Wheaton Avenue in Millville, and a Boyle Transportation Services-operated site on Sharp Road in Marlton — resulting in 59 jobs being cut. The company cited an "economic downturn" as the reason for the planned layoffs, which are to take effect Dec. 14. Barrette Outdoor Living, founded in 1975 and based in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, manufactures and sells fencing, railing, decking and related outdoor products and was acquired by Oldcastle APG in 2022. The notice and planned closures reflect a consolidation of operations in the region amid broader production shifts since the acquisition.

Powered by FTGU Announces 62 Layoffs at Fitchburg Plant · ~62 roles

The article reports that the Massachusetts WARN Tracker lists a notice showing Powered by FTGU, LLC announced 62 layoffs at its Fitchburg location. The entry was included among recent postings to the state's WARN database updated Oct. 23, 2026. The piece places these cuts alongside other regional job notices and broader state employment trends and political implications, but does not provide departmental detail or a specific effective date for the Fitchburg layoffs. The article contrasts these posted notices with separate, undisclosed layoffs at Mass General Brigham that were not yet reflected on the WARN site.

Layoff at Silverado Senior Living Managment Inc. · ~7 roles

Layoff at Myers Power Products, Inc. · ~206 roles

Layoff at Headquarters Hotel Mgmt, LLC d/b/a Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel · ~91 roles

Layoff at Synopsys, Inc. · ~128 roles

BMS Files WARN for 265 Planned Layoffs at Princeton Site Through May 2027 · ~265 roles

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) has filed a WARN notice indicating 265 employees at its Princeton, New Jersey location will be cut in a round of layoffs scheduled to take place over several months beginning Dec. 17 and running through May 2027. Since 2024 the company has cut 2,200 jobs worldwide, including 1,700 in New Jersey, with prior New Jersey rounds of 247 and 206 layoffs earlier in the year cited as background. The reductions are part of a restructuring program launched in February 2025 intended to save money for reinvestment in research and drug development across oncology, hematology, fibrosis and cardiovascular disease. The company says it has saved over $1 billion so far and the planned Princeton cuts are covered by New Jersey WARN filing requirements; a spokesperson did not provide further details.

Powered by FTGU Plant in Conover to Close, 93 Workers to Lose Jobs · ~93 roles

Powered by FTGU will permanently close its plant on Somerset Drive in Conover, N.C., and a company letter dated Oct. 19 confirmed that 93 employees will be laid off effective December 18, 2026. The letter did not state a reason for the closure. FTGU (From the Ground Up) operates under the Our Home snack umbrella and makes chips, crackers, pretzels and similar products; the article notes that Our Home has recently closed several other plants nationwide. The report frames the action as a planned workforce reduction tied to the plant shutdown and provides the specific layoff date and employee count.

Layoff at Kaiser Foundation Hospitals · ~1 role