Pennsylvania Layoffs — December 2014
Employers in Pennsylvania reported 13 WARN Act notices in December 2014, displacing an estimated 1,521 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and up 21% versus December 2013. The average filing covered 117 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 682 |
| Retail | 2 | 358 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 229 |
| Transportation | 2 | 126 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 64 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 59 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 3 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 682 workers across 5 notices. Notably, Retail reported 358 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 2 | 358 |
| Blair | 2 | 349 |
| Luzerne | 1 | 229 |
| Lawrence | 1 | 208 |
| Bucks | 2 | 139 |
Philadelphia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 24% of all affected workers with 358 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 2 | 358 |
| Altoona | 2 | 349 |
| Pittston | 1 | 229 |
| Langhorne | 1 | 208 |
| Hanover | 1 | 120 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Pennsylvania this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| deb | Philadelphia | 308 | ||
| Penguin Random House | Pittston | 229 | ||
| Heraeus Electro-Nite | Langhorne | 208 | ||
| General Cable Industries | Altoona | 175 | ||
| General Cable Industries | Altoona | 174 | ||
| Delia's Distribution | Hanover | 120 | ||
| Lockheed Martin | Newton | 75 | ||
| Asset Management Specialists | Bristol | 64 | ||
| Holiday Inn | Fort Washington | 59 | ||
| Babcock Lumber | Pittsburgh | 50 | ||
| Zara USA | Philadelphia | 50 | ||
| Neovia Logistics Services | Allentown | 6 | ||
| Crothall Healthcare | Wayne | 3 |
The most significant filing came from deb at its Philadelphia facility, reporting 308 affected workers. Penguin Random House followed with 229 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Pennsylvania's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.