Pennsylvania Layoffs — December 2016
Employers in Pennsylvania recorded 7 WARN Act notices in December 2016, covering approximately 827 workers — marking a sharp increase from 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 accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 247 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, 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 |
Leading the list was 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 filings reflect 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.