Pennsylvania Layoffs — May 2023
Employers in Pennsylvania submitted 3 WARN Act notices in May 2023, putting at risk an estimated 414 workers — down from April and down 57% versus May 2022. The average filing covered 138 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 220 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 194 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 220 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 194 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 1 | 194 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 162 |
| Bucks | 1 | 58 |
Northampton bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 194 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Easton | 1 | 194 |
| Conshocken | 1 | 162 |
| Hartsville | 1 | 58 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 252 |
| Layoff | 1 | 162 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Appetit Management | Easton | 194 | Closure | |
| Envision Physician Services | Conshocken | 162 | Layoff | |
| Warwick House | Hartsville | 58 | Closure |
Topping the list was Bon Appetit Management at its Easton facility, reporting 194 affected workers. Envision Physician Services followed with 162 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Pennsylvania, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.