Pennsylvania Layoffs — March 2013
Employers in Pennsylvania reported 3 WARN Act notices in March 2013, displacing an estimated 461 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and down 77% versus March 2012. The average filing covered 154 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 276 |
| Government | 1 | 108 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 77 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 276 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Government reported 108 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny | 3 | 461 |
Allegheny saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 461 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| McCandless Township | 1 | 276 |
| Pittsburgh | 2 | 185 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Pennsylvania this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincentian Regency | McCandless Township | 276 | ||
| Consumer - Home Solutions | Pittsburgh | 108 | ||
| GBS Global Customer Service; Customer Care Billing | Pittsburgh | 77 |
The most significant filing came from Vincentian Regency at its McCandless Township facility, reporting 276 affected workers. Consumer - Home Solutions followed with 108 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Pennsylvania, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Pennsylvania. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Pennsylvania WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.