Pennsylvania Layoffs — December 2023
Employers in Pennsylvania logged 2 WARN Act notices in December 2023, involving roughly 171 workers — falling below November and down 50% versus December 2022. The average filing covered 86 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 94 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 77 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 94 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Accommodation & Food reported 77 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny | 1 | 94 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 77 |
Allegheny absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 94 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmerding | 1 | 94 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 77 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 171 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabtec | Wilmerding | 94 | Closure | |
| HMS Host (Admiral's Club within Philadelphia International Airport) | Philadelphia | 77 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Wabtec at its Wilmerding facility, reporting 94 affected workers. HMS Host (Admiral's Club within Philadelphia International Airport) followed with 77 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
This data points to 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.