Pennsylvania Layoffs — March 2016
Employers in Pennsylvania reported 2 WARN Act notices in March 2016, displacing an estimated 507 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and down 57% versus March 2015. The average filing covered 254 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 382 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 125 |
The Mining & Energy sector topped the list of affected industries with 382 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Professional Services reported 125 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Venango | 1 | 382 |
| Allegheny | 1 | 125 |
Venango was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 75% of all affected workers with 382 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 1 | 382 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 125 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Pennsylvania this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Global Undergound Mining | Franklin | 382 | ||
| Helomics | Pittsburgh | 125 |
The most significant filing came from Joy Global Undergound Mining at its Franklin facility, reporting 382 affected workers. Helomics followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Pennsylvania, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Mining & Energy 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.