Pennsylvania Layoffs — November 2019
Employers in Pennsylvania reported 6 WARN Act notices in November 2019, displacing an estimated 341 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and down 32% versus November 2018. The average filing covered 57 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 248 |
| Retail | 1 | 56 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 6 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 2 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 248 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Retail reported 56 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 2 | 248 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 56 |
| Lebanon | 1 | 29 |
| Chester | 1 | 6 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 2 |
Delaware bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 73% of all affected workers with 248 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 1 | 175 |
| Boothwyn | 1 | 73 |
| Hatfield | 1 | 56 |
| Annville | 1 | 29 |
| West Chester | 1 | 6 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 310 |
| Layoff | 2 | 31 |
The high proportion of closures (91% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Pennsylvania's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Penn Health Club, Healthplex Sports Club Facility Healthplex Pavilion II | Springfield | 175 | Closure | |
| Pentec Health | Boothwyn | 73 | Closure | |
| Albertsons Companies Plated Fulfillment Center | Hatfield | 56 | Closure | |
| Pennsy Supply | Annville | 29 | Layoff | |
| Johnson & Johnson | West Chester | 6 | Closure | |
| Cerner | Philadelphia | 2 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Prospect Penn Health Club, Healthplex Sports Club Facility Healthplex Pavilion II at its Springfield facility, reporting 175 affected workers. Pentec Health followed with 73 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Pennsylvania, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.