Pennsylvania Layoffs — March 2021
Employers in Pennsylvania recorded 2 WARN Act notices in March 2021, covering approximately 1,169 workers — marking a decline from February and down 97% versus March 2020. The average filing covered 584 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 1,072 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 97 |
The Transportation sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,072 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 97 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 1 | 1,072 |
| Westmoreland | 1 | 97 |
Northampton was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 92% of all affected workers with 1,072 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer | 1 | 1,072 |
| Mt. Pleasant | 1 | 97 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 1,072 |
| Layoff | 1 | 97 |
The high proportion of closures (92% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Pennsylvania's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XPO Logistics | Palmer | 1,072 | Closure | |
| Respironics | Mt. Pleasant | 97 | Layoff |
Leading the list was XPO Logistics at its Palmer facility, reporting 1,072 affected workers. Respironics followed with 97 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.