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.

917% increase vs prior year (notices)819% increase vs prior year (employees)

122

WARN Notices

17,786

Employees Affected

116

Companies

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

as of 9/2025

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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

+0.6%

Total Private

5,559 employed

-0.1%

Education and Health Services

1,420 employed

+2.1%

Professional and Business Services

851 employed

+0.2%

Leisure and Hospitality

589 employed

-4.6%

Manufacturing

564 employed

-0.5%

Financial Activities

346 employed

-0.3%

Information

88 employed

-2.0%

Largest Layoffs in Pennsylvania

By number of employees affected

CompanyEmployeesDateType
Rite-aid1,096May 5, 2025Layoff
Amazon Fresh983Apr 28, 2026Layoff
Crothall And Morrison Healthcare795Feb 1, 2026Layoff
Natural Foods, Inc.716Aug 12, 2025Layoff
Liberty Home Choices615May 24, 2026Closure

Most Affected Industries

Based on WARN Act filings

Manufacturing23 notices · 2,934 emp.
Healthcare22 notices · 3,813 emp.
Transportation & Logistics21 notices · 2,489 emp.
Retail16 notices · 2,696 emp.
Food & Hospitality14 notices · 1,137 emp.
Other7 notices · 939 emp.
Nonprofit2 notices · 161 emp.
Technology2 notices · 730 emp.

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).

How can I get alerts for layoffs in Pennsylvania?

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Key Metrics

Avg Employees/Notice146
Plant Closures78
Closure Rate64%

Top Cities in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia
4,548emp.
Lewisberry
427emp.
York
421emp.
Pittsburgh
433emp.
Allentown
144emp.
Mechanicsburg
160emp.
Lancaster
141emp.
Pottsville
749emp.

Monthly Trend (12 mo)

2026-091 · 67 emp.
2026-059 · 2,108 emp.
2026-048 · 1,498 emp.
2026-038 · 849 emp.
2026-029 · 1,705 emp.
2026-017 · 646 emp.
2025-1211 · 927 emp.
2025-114 · 235 emp.

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