Pennsylvania Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in Pennsylvania submitted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, putting at risk an estimated 145 workers. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
145
Workers Affected
72
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Pennsylvania (DOL/BLS)
4.2%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
8,189
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
1.7%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 76 |
| Transportation | 1 | 69 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 76 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Transportation reported 69 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLYST Scientific | Hatfield | 76 | ||
| GXO Logistics Worldwide | Carlisle | 69 |
Topping the list was BIOLYST Scientific at its Hatfield facility, reporting 76 affected workers. GXO Logistics Worldwide followed with 69 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Pennsylvania for Week 2 of January 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full January report for Pennsylvania.