Pennsylvania Layoffs — February 2015
Employers in Pennsylvania reported 11 WARN Act notices in February 2015, displacing an estimated 2,338 workers — signaling an acceleration from January and down 21% versus February 2014. The average filing covered 213 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 1,324 |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 620 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 200 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 140 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 54 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,324 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 620 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 3 | 1,529 |
| Chester | 3 | 275 |
| Berks | 1 | 253 |
| York | 1 | 110 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 65 |
Philadelphia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 1,529 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 3 | 1,529 |
| Reading | 1 | 253 |
| Hanover | 1 | 110 |
| Phoenixville | 1 | 108 |
| Coatesville | 1 | 92 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Pennsylvania this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infinite Care | Philadelphia | 1,324 | ||
| Surgical Specialties | Reading | 253 | ||
| GlaxoSmithKline | Philadelphia | 150 | ||
| Clarks Ameriacs | Hanover | 110 | ||
| Sodexo | Phoenixville | 108 | ||
| Sodexo | Coatesville | 92 | ||
| New Era Tickets | Exton | 75 | ||
| Bosch Security Systems | Lancaster | 65 | ||
| Mondelez Global | Philadelphia | 55 | ||
| WesBanco (ESB Bank) | Ellwood City | 54 | ||
| Schott North America | Duryea | 52 |
The most significant filing came from Infinite Care at its Philadelphia facility, reporting 1,324 affected workers. Surgical Specialties followed with 253 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.