Pennsylvania Layoffs — July 2015
Employers in Pennsylvania reported 4 WARN Act notices in July 2015, displacing an estimated 459 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and down 74% versus July 2014. The average filing covered 115 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 321 |
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 138 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 321 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Mining & Energy reported 138 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny | 1 | 170 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 151 |
| Lycoming | 1 | 77 |
| Clearfield | 1 | 61 |
Allegheny absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 37% of all affected workers with 170 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 2 | 231 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 151 |
| Williamsport | 1 | 77 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Pennsylvania this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macy's | Pittsburgh | 170 | ||
| The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea | Philadelphia | 151 | ||
| Universal Well Services | Williamsport | 77 | ||
| Calfrac Well Services | Pittsburgh | 61 |
The most significant filing came from Macy's at its Pittsburgh facility, reporting 170 affected workers. The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea followed with 151 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Pennsylvania, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.