Pennsylvania Layoffs — November 2024
Employers in Pennsylvania filed 8 WARN Act notices in November 2024, impacting roughly 688 workers — representing a pullback from October and roughly flat versus November 2023. The average filing covered 86 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 460 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 121 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 104 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 3 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 460 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 121 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 5 | 343 |
| Beaver | 1 | 140 |
| Northampton | 1 | 104 |
| Delaware | 1 | 101 |
Philadelphia bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 343 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 5 | 343 |
| Monaca | 1 | 140 |
| Bethlehem | 1 | 104 |
| Ridley Park | 1 | 101 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 345 |
| Closure | 2 | 295 |
Closures accounted for 43% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Foods | Philadelphia | 219 | Closure | |
| BVPV Styrenics | Monaca | 140 | Layoff | |
| Bowery Farming | Bethlehem | 104 | Layoff | |
| Boeing | Ridley Park | 101 | Layoff | |
| Devon Seafood Grill | Philadelphia | 76 | Closure | |
| Chart House | Philadelphia | 36 | ||
| Red Ribbon Bakeshop | Philadelphia | 9 | ||
| Fulton Bank N.A | Philadelphia | 3 |
The single largest action involved Tyson Foods at its Philadelphia facility, reporting 219 affected workers. BVPV Styrenics followed with 140 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Pennsylvania's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.