Layoffs in Pennsylvania
WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)
Comprehensive layoff tracking for Pennsylvania — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.
122
WARN Notices
17,786
Employees Affected
116
Companies
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
as of 9/2025
Recent Activity — Last 90 Days
39 new WARN notices filed affecting 6,534 employees in Pennsylvania. 64% of all notices are plant closures.
Pennsylvania Labor Market Overview
Bureau of Labor Statistics data
State Unemployment
4.1%
as of 9/2025
Pennsylvania Employment by Industry
BLS Current Employment Statistics
Total Nonfarm
6,270 employed
Total Private
5,559 employed
Education and Health Services
1,420 employed
Professional and Business Services
851 employed
Leisure and Hospitality
589 employed
Manufacturing
564 employed
Financial Activities
346 employed
Information
88 employed
Largest Layoffs in Pennsylvania
By number of employees affected
| Company | Employees | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rite-aid | 1,096 | May 5, 2025 | Layoff |
| Amazon Fresh | 983 | Apr 28, 2026 | Layoff |
| Crothall And Morrison Healthcare | 795 | Feb 1, 2026 | Layoff |
| Natural Foods, Inc. | 716 | Aug 12, 2025 | Layoff |
| Liberty Home Choices | 615 | May 24, 2026 | Closure |
Most Affected Industries
Based on WARN Act filings
Frequently Asked Questions
About layoffs in Pennsylvania
How many layoffs have been reported in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has had 122 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 17,786 employees across 116 companies. In the last 90 days, 39 new notices were filed affecting 6,534 workers.
What is the unemployment rate in Pennsylvania?
The unemployment rate in Pennsylvania is 4.1%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.
Which companies have the largest layoffs in Pennsylvania?
The largest layoffs in Pennsylvania include Rite-aid (1,096 employees), Amazon Fresh (983 employees), Crothall And Morrison Healthcare (795 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the Pennsylvania labor department.
What industries are most affected by layoffs in Pennsylvania?
The most affected industries in Pennsylvania are Manufacturing (23 notices), Healthcare (22 notices), Transportation & Logistics (21 notices).
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