Pennsylvania Layoffs — December 2017
Employers in Pennsylvania logged 6 WARN Act notices in December 2017, involving roughly 509 workers — climbing above November and down 38% versus December 2016. The average filing covered 85 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 180 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 142 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 100 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 87 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 180 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Professional Services reported 142 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 1 | 180 |
| Allegheny | 2 | 153 |
| York | 1 | 89 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 78 |
| Pike | 1 | 9 |
Montgomery absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 180 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hatfield | 1 | 180 |
| Coraopolis | 1 | 100 |
| Delta | 1 | 89 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 78 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 53 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 509 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Pennsylvania's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D&W Fine Pack | Hatfield | 180 | Closure | |
| ESPA Associates, LLC Embassy Suites Pittsburgh Airport | Coraopolis | 100 | Closure | |
| Aptim Specialty Services | Delta | 89 | Closure | |
| VisionQuest | Philadelphia | 78 | Closure | |
| Ketchum | Pittsburgh | 53 | Closure | |
| Middletown Community Health Center, Inc (MCHC) | Milford | 9 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at D&W Fine Pack at its Hatfield facility, reporting 180 affected workers. ESPA Associates, LLC Embassy Suites Pittsburgh Airport followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to 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.