Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Layoffs
Johnson & Johnson
Layoffs
From state WARN notices, SEC filings and news reports. Reported: news reports only. Confirmed: an official filing exists.
Johnson & Johnson had 2 layoffs in the last 12 months, affecting 174 workers where the number was stated, and 27 in all (the earliest dated March 7, 1990). Most were in California, New Jersey, Illinois.
Layoffs, 12 months
2
174 workers where stated
Layoffs in all
27
Earliest dated Mar 7, 1990
Workers in all
2,679
Where the sources state it
Newest layoff
Sep 1, 2026
Announced date
| Date | Place | Workers | Status | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | New Brunswick, NJ | 88 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| May 1, 2026 | New Brunswick, NJ | 86 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Sep 1, 2024 | New Brunswick, NJ | 231 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Feb 23, 2024 | California | 55 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Feb 12, 2024 | California | 84 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Mar 1, 2023 | California | 1 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Lancaster, PA | 57 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Jan 9, 2023 | California | 1 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Apr 26, 2021 | California | 3 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Mar 18, 2021 | California | 5 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Mar 18, 2021 | California | 2 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Mar 18, 2021 | California | 3 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Mar 18, 2021 | California | 56 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Mar 18, 2021 | California | 6 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Feb 25, 2021 | California | 155 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Aug 3, 2020 | California | 58 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| May 1, 2019 | New Brunswick, NJ | 61 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Feb 12, 2019 | Vacaville, CA | 49 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| May 11, 2017 | Irwindale, CA | 49 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Jan 19, 2016 | United States | not stated | Confirmed | SEC 8-K |
| Nov 9, 2007 | Elk Grove Village, IL | 64 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Jan 1, 2007 | Morris Plains, NJ | 512 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Feb 1, 2006 | Raritan, NJ | 226 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Aug 1, 2004 | Skillman, NJ | 109 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Apr 1, 2004 | Bridgeport, NJ | 96 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
The 25 newest of 27 layoffs. All US layoffs
Johnson & Johnson layoffs by year
| Year | Layoffs | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 174 |
| 2024 | 3 | 370 |
| 2023 | 3 | 59 |
| 2021 | 7 | 230 |
| 2020 | 1 | 58 |
| 2019 | 2 | 110 |
| 2017 | 1 | 49 |
| 2016 | 1 | not stated |
| 2007 | 2 | 576 |
| 2006 | 1 | 226 |
By the year a layoff was announced. Workers where the notice, filing or report states the number.
Johnson & Johnson layoffs by state
| State | Layoffs | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | 527 |
| New Jersey | 9 | 1,897 |
| Illinois | 2 | 198 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 57 |
All years. Company-wide filings without a place are not in this table.
Johnson & Johnson layoffs at a glance
The newest layoff was announced on September 1, 2026 (New Brunswick, NJ), affecting 88 workers. It is confirmed by a state WARN notice.
Most of Johnson & Johnson's layoffs with a known place were in California (14 layoffs), New Jersey (9 layoffs) and Illinois (2 layoffs).
From state WARN notices, SEC filings and news reports; newest layoff announced September 1, 2026.
Questions and answers
Has Johnson & Johnson had layoffs recently?
Yes. Johnson & Johnson had 2 layoffs in the last 12 months; the newest was announced on September 1, 2026.
How many workers has Johnson & Johnson laid off?
2,679 workers in all, where a notice, filing or report states the number, of them 174 in the last 12 months. Some layoffs do not state a number, so the real total can be higher.
Where did Johnson & Johnson have layoffs?
California (14 layoffs, 527 workers), New Jersey (9 layoffs, 1,897 workers), Illinois (2 layoffs, 198 workers) and Pennsylvania (1 layoff, 57 workers).
Where does the Johnson & Johnson layoff data come from?
From state WARN notices (advance notices of mass layoffs and plant closings), SEC Form 8-K Item 2.05 filings and news reports. A layoff known only from news reports is marked Reported until an official filing confirms it.
