Over 1,800 layoffs were announced in New Jersey during February. Federal officials reported 92,000 fewer jobs nationally. The federal unemployment rate increased to 4.4 percent. New Jersey recorded 3,857 layoffs from 23 employers in 2026. Macy's initiated 79 statewide layoffs effective March 7.
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