Total Workers Affected
531
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Other Services
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
531 workers across 4 WARN notices, primarily in WI - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 531
- Workers cut
- 4
- WARN notices
- 4
- States
- 133
- Avg / notice
P.F. Chang's China Bistro has 4 recorded WARN filings affecting 531 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, P.F. Chang's China Bistro has 4 recorded filings covering 531 workers across 4 states, primarily WI, the 336th-largest recorded WARN footprint among 6,916 tracked employers. WARN only covers mass layoffs at employers with 100+ employees, so this is a floor on the employer's actual workforce changes.
The verdict
P.F. Chang's China Bistro put 531 workers on WARN notice across 4 filings - the 336th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #336
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 5%
- larger than 95% of tracked employers
- 4
- Recorded WARN filings
- 4
- states affected, led by WI
Where P.F. Chang's China Bistro Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
4
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Sep 2020
Most recent filing
Not all layoffs appear in WARN data, see our methodology for the federal + state coverage thresholds.
Reported Layoff Scale (by Workers Affected) 30.0%
531 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2020
Mass Layoff
1, MD · Accommodation & Food Services
Effective: Mar 16, 2020
75
workers
Filed Sep 21, 2020
Mass Layoff
Bellevue, WA · Other Services
Effective: Mar 19, 2020
75
workers
Filed Sep 18, 2020
Mass Layoff
Wauwatosa, WI · Accommodation & Food Services
Effective: Sep 17, 2020
75
workers
Filed Sep 17, 2020
Facility Closure
McLean, Woodbridge, Arlington, Fairfax, VA · Other Services
Effective: Mar 17, 2020
306
workers
Filed Sep 17, 2020
How P.F. Chang's China Bistro compares in Other Services
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David's Bridal | 9,413 | 2 | WI |
| 2 | Haliburton Energy Services-N. Sam Houston | 4,484 | 2 | TX |
| 3 | Zachry Industrial, Inc. (Sabine Pass) | 4,072 | 1 | TX |
| 4 | RaterLabs | 3,657 | 1 | WA |
| 5 | YMCA of Greater Seattle | 3,623 | 4 | WA |
| 6 | Gebbers Farms, Etal | 3,465 | 1 | WA |
| 7 | Tesla | 2,743 | 2 | TX |
| 8 | BAE Systems | 2,704 | 11 | WA |
| 9 | P.F. Chang's China Bistro (this page) | 531 | 4 | WI |
What this means for WI workers
P.F. Chang's China Bistro has 4 recorded WARN filings covering 531 workers, most recently on Sep 21, 2020.
- If you are affected, file for unemployment and contact your state's rapid-response program inside the WARN Act's 60-day notice window. What to do after a layoff
- Check whether the required notice pay was provided, the WARN Act can entitle workers to up to 60 days of pay when notice is skipped. Estimate WARN pay
- See recorded WARN notices in WI, where P.F. Chang's China Bistro's filings were reported. WI layoffs
WARN Act filings only capture layoffs of 50+ workers at sites of 100+ employees, so smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are not shown here.
Reading the P.F. Chang's China Bistro WARN Record
P.F. Chang's China Bistro has 4 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 531 workers between Sep 17, 2020 and Sep 21, 2020. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, P.F. Chang's China Bistro ranks #25 of 468 tracked employers in WI. Among the 8 other Other Services employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 3,640 affected workers -- P.F. Chang's China Bistro's 531 sits well below that group's typical scale. Filings span 4 states, most concentrated in WI (Other Services), so more than one state workforce agency and mini-WARN threshold applied depending on where each notice was filed.
Averaging 133 workers per notice, P.F. Chang's China Bistro's filings fall into a pattern that is consistent with site-level consolidation or a multi-department reduction in force. The 4 notices on file represent distinct events, each triggering a 60-day advance warning obligation that fed into state rapid-response systems.
Workers on WI-based P.F. Chang's China Bistro notices should contact the WI workforce agency directly, response teams, severance negotiation guidance, and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) screening move fastest in the days immediately following a notice. See what to do after a layoff for the full benefits timeline. This record reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is P.F. Chang's China Bistro laying off workers? ▼
P.F. Chang's China Bistro has filed 4 WARN Act notices affecting 531 workers across 4 states. The most recent notice was filed on Sep 21, 2020.
How many people has P.F. Chang's China Bistro laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, P.F. Chang's China Bistro has affected 531 workers total, averaging 133 workers per notice.
What states has P.F. Chang's China Bistro had layoffs in? ▼
P.F. Chang's China Bistro has filed WARN notices in 4 states: MD, VA, WA, WI.
What is a WARN Act notice? ▼
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. Not all layoffs require WARN notice.
What benefits are available after a P.F. Chang's China Bistro layoff? ▼
Workers affected by a WARN-notified layoff may be eligible for unemployment insurance, COBRA health coverage continuation, job retraining through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and severance packages if offered by the employer. State workforce agencies often provide additional rapid response services.
How does P.F. Chang's China Bistro's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
P.F. Chang's China Bistro has affected 531 workers across 4 WARN filings in the Other Services sector. The federal WARN Act only captures layoffs affecting 50 or more workers, so actual workforce changes may be larger.
Data sourced from official state WARN-Act layoff registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainLayoffs Editorial
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from state WARN Act filings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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