Pennsylvania Layoffs — May 2026
Employers in Pennsylvania submitted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2026, putting at risk an estimated 301 workers — down from April and down 83% versus May 2025. The average filing covered 150 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 238 |
| Transportation | 1 | 63 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 238 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Transportation reported 63 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| McKean | 1 | 238 |
| Luzerne | 1 | 63 |
McKean bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 238 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford | 1 | 238 |
| Wilkes-Barre | 1 | 63 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 301 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Pennsylvania's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Regional Medical Center | Bradford | 238 | Closure | |
| FedEx | Wilkes-Barre | 63 | Closure |
Topping the list was Bradford Regional Medical Center at its Bradford facility, reporting 238 affected workers. FedEx followed with 63 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Pennsylvania, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.