Pennsylvania Layoffs — November 2017
Employers in Pennsylvania submitted 4 WARN Act notices in November 2017, putting at risk an estimated 347 workers — down from October and down 42% versus November 2016. The average filing covered 87 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 116 |
| Utilities | 1 | 107 |
| Education | 1 | 73 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 51 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 116 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Utilities reported 107 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 2 | 180 |
| Lebanon | 1 | 116 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 51 |
Indiana absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 180 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Palmyra | 1 | 116 |
| New Florence | 1 | 107 |
| Blairsville | 1 | 73 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 51 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 231 |
| Layoff | 1 | 116 |
The high proportion of closures (67% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Pennsylvania's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Inc. DBA DHL Supply Chain | Palmyra | 116 | Layoff | |
| GenOn Energy Services, LLC Mobile Maintenance Division | New Florence | 107 | Closure | |
| Zenith Education Group | Blairsville | 73 | Closure | |
| The Geo Group, Inc. Coleman Hall Facility | Philadelphia | 51 | Closure |
Topping the list was Excel Inc. DBA DHL Supply Chain at its Palmyra facility, reporting 116 affected workers. GenOn Energy Services, LLC Mobile Maintenance Division followed with 107 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Pennsylvania, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.