Pennsylvania Layoffs — October 2014
Employers in Pennsylvania reported 8 WARN Act notices in October 2014, displacing an estimated 945 workers — signaling a deceleration from September and down 36% versus October 2013. The average filing covered 118 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 563 |
| Retail | 3 | 264 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 118 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 563 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Retail reported 264 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 2 | 473 |
| Schuylkill | 2 | 190 |
| Erie | 1 | 117 |
| Luzerne | 1 | 82 |
| Allegheny | 1 | 82 |
Montgomery absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 473 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hatfield | 1 | 362 |
| Pottsville | 1 | 119 |
| Erie | 1 | 117 |
| King of Prussia | 1 | 111 |
| Hazleton | 1 | 82 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Pennsylvania this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosenberger Dairies | Hatfield | 362 | ||
| Rubbermaid Commercial Products | Pottsville | 119 | ||
| Verizon North | Erie | 117 | ||
| Sears Holding Corporation King of Prussia Mall | King of Prussia | 111 | ||
| Archer Daniels Midland | Hazleton | 82 | ||
| Sears Holding | Tarentum | 82 | ||
| Sears Holding | Frackville | 71 | ||
| Hightail | Campbell | 1 |
The most significant filing came from Rosenberger Dairies at its Hatfield facility, reporting 362 affected workers. Rubbermaid Commercial Products followed with 119 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Pennsylvania, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.