Pennsylvania Layoffs — July 2023
Employers in Pennsylvania logged 2 WARN Act notices in July 2023, involving roughly 469 workers — falling below June and up 3250% versus July 2022. The average filing covered 234 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 469 |
The Retail sector dominated layoff filings with 469 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 1 | 393 |
| Allegheny | 1 | 76 |
Northampton was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 84% of all affected workers with 393 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem | 1 | 393 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 76 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 469 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stitch Fix | Bethlehem | 393 | Closure | |
| Goodblend Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh | 76 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Stitch Fix at its Bethlehem facility, reporting 393 affected workers. Goodblend Pennsylvania followed with 76 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for Pennsylvania's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.