Pennsylvania Layoffs — August 2024
Employers in Pennsylvania logged 5 WARN Act notices in August 2024, involving roughly 479 workers — climbing above July and down 38% versus August 2023. The average filing covered 96 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 273 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 121 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 65 |
| Transportation | 1 | 12 |
The Information & Technology sector dominated layoff filings with 273 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Healthcare reported 121 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 2 | 281 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 121 |
| Indiana | 1 | 65 |
| Allegheny | 1 | 12 |
Philadelphia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 281 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 1 | 273 |
| Norristown | 1 | 121 |
| Sewickley | 1 | 12 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 73 |
Closures accounted for 15% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits Data Trust | Philadelphia | 273 | ||
| Quest Diagnostics | Norristown | 121 | ||
| Bonnie Plants | 65 | Closure | ||
| Megabus Northeast | Sewickley | 12 | ||
| The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack | 8 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Benefits Data Trust at its Philadelphia facility, reporting 273 affected workers. Quest Diagnostics followed with 121 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to 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.