Pennsylvania Layoffs — March 2024
Employers in Pennsylvania reported 3 WARN Act notices in March 2024, displacing an estimated 555 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and down 76% versus March 2023. The average filing covered 185 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | 363 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 130 |
| Retail | 1 | 62 |
The Education sector topped the list of affected industries with 363 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 130 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 1 | 363 |
| Franklin | 1 | 130 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 62 |
Delaware was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 363 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Radnor | 1 | 363 |
| Waynesboro | 1 | 130 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 62 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 555 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrini University | Radnor | 363 | Closure | |
| TE Connectivity | Waynesboro | 130 | Closure | |
| Family Dollar Stores of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | 62 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Cabrini University at its Radnor facility, reporting 363 affected workers. TE Connectivity followed with 130 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Pennsylvania, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Education 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.