Pennsylvania Layoffs — February 2023
Employers in Pennsylvania reported 3 WARN Act notices in February 2023, displacing an estimated 207 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 66% versus February 2022. The average filing covered 69 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 137 |
| Utilities | 1 | 70 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 137 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Utilities reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lycoming | 1 | 80 |
| Westmoreland | 1 | 70 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 57 |
Lycoming absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 39% of all affected workers with 80 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Williamsport | 1 | 80 |
| Westmoreland | 1 | 70 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 57 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 127 |
| Layoff | 1 | 80 |
The high proportion of closures (61% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Pennsylvania's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shop-Vac USA | Williamsport | 80 | Layoff | |
| NRG Energy | Westmoreland | 70 | Closure | |
| Johnson & Johnson Consumer | Lancaster | 57 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Shop-Vac USA at its Williamsport facility, reporting 80 affected workers. NRG Energy followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Pennsylvania, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.