Pennsylvania Layoffs — March 2022
Employers in Pennsylvania filed 3 WARN Act notices in March 2022, impacting roughly 586 workers — representing a pullback from February and down 50% versus March 2021. The average filing covered 195 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 504 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 79 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 3 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 504 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 79 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 1 | 504 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 79 |
| Delaware | 1 | 3 |
Northampton was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 86% of all affected workers with 504 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem | 1 | 504 |
| Royersford | 1 | 79 |
| Phoenixville | 1 | 3 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 586 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zulily | Bethlehem | 504 | Layoff | |
| Transform SR | Royersford | 79 | Layoff | |
| WSFS Bank | Phoenixville | 3 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Zulily at its Bethlehem facility, reporting 504 affected workers. Transform SR followed with 79 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Pennsylvania, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.