Pennsylvania Layoffs — February 2026, Week 2
Employers in Pennsylvania submitted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 2, putting at risk an estimated 224 workers. The average filing covered 112 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
224
Workers Affected
112
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Pennsylvania (DOL/BLS)
4.2%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
9,458
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
1.93%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 128 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 96 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 128 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 96 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant | Philadelphia | 128 | ||
| PA Potato Chip Manufacturing | Berlin | 96 |
Topping the list was Giant at its Philadelphia facility, reporting 128 affected workers. PA Potato Chip Manufacturing followed with 96 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Pennsylvania for Week 2 of February 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full February report for Pennsylvania.