Pennsylvania Layoffs — October 2025
Employers in Pennsylvania recorded 6 WARN Act notices in October 2025, covering approximately 657 workers — marking a sharp increase from September and down 43% versus October 2024. The average filing covered 110 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 389 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 153 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 115 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 389 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Professional Services reported 153 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 252 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 153 |
| Monroe | 1 | 124 |
| Lehigh | 1 | 60 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 55 |
Washington absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 252 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Charleroi | 1 | 252 |
| Camp Hil | 1 | 153 |
| Shawnee-on-Delaware | 1 | 124 |
| Allentown | 1 | 60 |
| King of Prussia | 1 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 208 |
| Closure | 2 | 184 |
Closures accounted for 28% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth Street Barbecue | Charleroi | 252 | ||
| Peraton | Camp Hil | 153 | Layoff | |
| Travel + Leisure Resort Development | Shawnee-on-Delaware | 124 | Closure | |
| Packaging Corporation of America | Allentown | 60 | Closure | |
| Vifor Pharma | King of Prussia | 55 | Layoff | |
| HMS Host (located within the Philadelphia International Airport) | Philadelphia | 13 |
Leading the list was Fourth Street Barbecue at its Charleroi facility, reporting 252 affected workers. Peraton followed with 153 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Pennsylvania's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.