Pennsylvania Layoffs — December 2016
Employers in Pennsylvania posted 7 WARN Act notices in December 2016, affecting an estimated 827 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to November and down 40% versus December 2015. The average filing covered 118 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 247 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 239 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 193 |
| Utilities | 1 | 148 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 247 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 239 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| York | 1 | 193 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 151 |
| Allegheny | 1 | 150 |
| Westmoreland | 1 | 148 |
| Butler | 1 | 97 |
York felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 23% of all affected workers with 193 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| York | 1 | 193 |
| Hatfield | 1 | 151 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 150 |
| Avonmore | 1 | 148 |
| Zelienople | 1 | 97 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Pennsylvania this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quad Graphics | York | 193 | ||
| Packers Sanitation Services | Hatfield | 151 | ||
| Personal Touch Home Health Care of PA, Inc. & Personal Touch Home Aides | Pittsburgh | 150 | ||
| Union Electric Akers | Avonmore | 148 | ||
| Glade Run Lutheran Services | Zelienople | 97 | ||
| Comcast | Lancaster | 78 | ||
| Packers Sanitation Services | Emmaus | 10 |
The largest notice was filed by Quad Graphics at its York facility, reporting 193 affected workers. Packers Sanitation Services followed with 151 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Pennsylvania's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.