More Than 1,000 Job Layoffs, 6 Store Closings In NJ In Next Month

New Jersey is about to get hit with its worst job news in a while now that more than 1,000 people will be looking for work soon.

By Nov. 26, 1,050 jobs will be gone when two businesses have major layoffs – 821 of which will happen by the end of this month.

Six Sleepy's stores in New Jersey stores also will close since Mattress Firm, the company's Texas-based owner, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to nj.com and the Associated Press. Those stores include:

• Sleepy's on Route 130 north in East Windsor
• Sleepy's on Route 46 in Parsippany
• Sleepy's on Ferry Street in Newark
• Sleepy's on South Whitehorse Pike in Hammonton
• Sleepy's on Brunswick Pike in Lawrence
• Sleepy's on Route 46 in Saddle Brook

Lord & Taylor in Eatontown will also close by Jan. 31. There are 108 employees at the store and a majority of them will be offered relocation packages to other locations, according to the company.

The biggest job losses will take place when more than 800 workers at Newark Liberty International Airport will be laid off, according to a rapid response WARN notice filed with the New Jersey Department of Labor.

ABM Aviation, which contracts with United Airlines to provide services at Newark Airport, will lay off 821 workers on Nov. 1, the WARN declaration states. All impacted employees will have the opportunity to interview for other roles at the company, an ABM spokesperson told NJ.com.

United Ground Express, a subsidiary of United Airlines, will take up many of the wheelchair, security and passenger services that ABM formerly performed, the airline told NJ.com. In addition, Omni-Serv will take over some mailroom support, door monitoring, inter-terminal bus transfers and bag room work. ABM will continue to provide skycap services.

Read more: Newark Airport To Lose 821 Jobs; Company Reports Record Revenues

Another 229 people will lose their jobs at the Seaview Dolce Hotel in Galloway Township, according to the state Department of Labor. Those layoffs are expected to happen by Nov. 26.

Global Communications for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. said in an email statement to The Press of Atlantic City that the hotel will be closed for renovations starting Nov. 26, with plans to re-open in March 2019.

“The Seaview resort is preparing to launch a transformative renovation later this year updating its guest rooms, event spaces and dining outlets with a modern design inspired by its rich history as a Jersey Shore landmark,” Chiera told The Press.

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