Pennsylvania Layoffs — January 2022
Employers in Pennsylvania recorded 5 WARN Act notices in January 2022, covering approximately 572 workers — marking a decline from December and down 20% versus January 2021. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 246 |
| Transportation | 1 | 213 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 61 |
| Utilities | 1 | 52 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 246 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Transportation reported 213 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 3 | 474 |
| Allegheny | 1 | 52 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 46 |
Monroe bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 83% of all affected workers with 474 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tobyhanna | 3 | 474 |
| Springdale | 1 | 52 |
| Manheim | 1 | 46 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 572 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staffing Synergies | Tobyhanna | 246 | Closure | |
| FedEx Supply Chain | Tobyhanna | 213 | Closure | |
| Cheswick Generating Station | Springdale | 52 | Closure | |
| FLSMIDTH Manhein Plant | Manheim | 46 | Closure | |
| Menasha Packaging | Tobyhanna | 15 | Closure |
Leading the list was Staffing Synergies at its Tobyhanna facility, reporting 246 affected workers. FedEx Supply Chain followed with 213 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Pennsylvania, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.