Pennsylvania Layoffs — November 2020
Employers in Pennsylvania submitted 10 WARN Act notices in November 2020, putting at risk an estimated 1,081 workers — down from October and up 217% versus November 2019. The average filing covered 108 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 381 |
| Transportation | 2 | 306 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 169 |
| Retail | 2 | 157 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 65 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 3 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 381 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Transportation reported 306 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 3 | 381 |
| York | 1 | 233 |
| Allegheny | 1 | 169 |
| Bucks | 1 | 93 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 73 |
Philadelphia absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 381 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 3 | 381 |
| York | 1 | 233 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 169 |
| Levittown | 1 | 93 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 73 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 4 | 550 |
| Closure | 6 | 531 |
Closures accounted for 49% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAMARK Campus, LLC, dba, Aramark at Temple | Philadelphia | 251 | Layoff | |
| Driv | York | 233 | Closure | |
| The Jewish Association of Aging | Pittsburgh | 169 | Layoff | |
| Pet Valu | Levittown | 93 | Closure | |
| XPO Logistics Supply Chain | Carlisle | 73 | Closure | |
| Four Seasons Hotel at Comcast Center | Philadelphia | 72 | Layoff | |
| JW Aluminum | Williamsport | 65 | Closure | |
| Pet Valu | Wayne | 64 | Closure | |
| The Bellevue Hotel (Hyatt) | Philadelphia | 58 | Layoff | |
| Archway Marketing Services | Eagleville | 3 | Closure |
Topping the list was ARAMARK Campus, LLC, dba, Aramark at Temple at its Philadelphia facility, reporting 251 affected workers. Driv followed with 233 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Pennsylvania's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.