Pennsylvania Layoffs — January 2026
Employers in Pennsylvania recorded 9 WARN Act notices in January 2026, covering approximately 1,026 workers — marking a sharp increase from December and down 27% versus January 2025. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 293 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 284 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 148 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 131 |
| Transportation | 2 | 121 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 49 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 293 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 284 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh | 1 | 293 |
| Montgomery | 2 | 207 |
| Schuylkill | 1 | 150 |
| Chester | 1 | 148 |
| Cumberland | 2 | 121 |
Lehigh bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 29% of all affected workers with 293 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Coopersburg | 1 | 293 |
| Schuylkill Haven | 1 | 150 |
| Chesterbrook | 1 | 148 |
| Pottstown | 1 | 131 |
| Carlisle | 2 | 121 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 342 |
| Layoff | 1 | 148 |
Closures accounted for 33% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant | Coopersburg | 293 | Closure | |
| Prysmian Cables and Systems, USA | Schuylkill Haven | 150 | ||
| Bpm | Chesterbrook | 148 | Layoff | |
| Pottstown Hospital | Pottstown | 131 | ||
| BIOLYST Scientific | Hatfield | 76 | ||
| GXO Logistics Worldwide | Carlisle | 69 | ||
| Engineered Materials Solutions | Hamburg | 58 | ||
| Keen Transport | Carlisle | 52 | ||
| Miller's Ale House | Philadelphia | 49 | Closure |
Leading the list was Giant at its Coopersburg facility, reporting 293 affected workers. Prysmian Cables and Systems, USA followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect 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.