| Date | People cut | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21 | 87 | New Jersey Department of Labor WARN |
| May 27 | 56 | FiercePharma / NJBIZ / NJ WARN |
| Total | 143 |
Johnson & Johnson announced layoffs totaling 143 employees across 2 rounds in 2026. Cutting 56 corporate roles at its New Brunswick headquarters as it separates the orthopedics business out of MedTech. The cuts took effect August 21.