Pennsylvania Layoffs — April 2023
Employers in Pennsylvania submitted 8 WARN Act notices in April 2023, putting at risk an estimated 1,391 workers — down from March. The average filing covered 174 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 260 |
| Education | 1 | 185 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 161 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 135 |
| Transportation | 1 | 132 |
| Utilities | 1 | 129 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 77 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 260 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Education reported 185 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny | 1 | 312 |
| Lehigh | 1 | 260 |
| Berks | 2 | 238 |
| Mercer | 1 | 185 |
| Lawrence | 1 | 135 |
Allegheny felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 22% of all affected workers with 312 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 312 |
| Breinigsville | 1 | 260 |
| Grove City | 1 | 185 |
| Temple | 1 | 161 |
| New Castle | 1 | 135 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 893 |
| Layoff | 3 | 498 |
The high proportion of closures (64% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Pennsylvania's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hvl | Pittsburgh | 312 | Closure | |
| Lightning Source | Breinigsville | 260 | Layoff | |
| Bon Appetit Management Company @ Grove City College | Grove City | 185 | Closure | |
| Donna Bella Farms | Temple | 161 | Layoff | |
| McKesson | New Castle | 135 | Closure | |
| Ryder Integrated Logistics | Frackville | 132 | Closure | |
| NRG, Homer City Generating Station | Homer City | 129 | Closure | |
| Santander Bank, N.A | Reading | 77 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Hvl at its Pittsburgh facility, reporting 312 affected workers. Lightning Source followed with 260 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Pennsylvania's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.