Layoffs in Massachusetts
WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)
Comprehensive layoff tracking for Massachusetts — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.
101
WARN Notices
9,935
Employees Affected
84
Companies
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
as of 9/2025
Recent Activity — Last 90 Days
26 new WARN notices filed affecting 3,243 employees in Massachusetts. 42% of all notices are plant closures.
Massachusetts Labor Market Overview
Bureau of Labor Statistics data
State Unemployment
4.7%
as of 9/2025
Massachusetts Employment by Industry
BLS Current Employment Statistics
Total Nonfarm
3,715 employed
Total Private
3,244 employed
Education and Health Services
840 employed
Professional and Business Services
620 employed
Leisure and Hospitality
371 employed
Manufacturing
227 employed
Financial Activities
227 employed
Information
92 employed
Largest Layoffs in Massachusetts
By number of employees affected
| Company | Employees | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals Usa, Inc. (dba Takeda) | 634 | Mar 25, 2026 | Layoff |
| G2 Secure Staff, LLC | 528 | Apr 16, 2025 | Layoff |
| Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. | 493 | Jul 17, 2025 | Layoff |
| Symbotic LLC | 400 | Jun 27, 2025 | Layoff |
| Sage Therapeutics, Inc. | 338 | Aug 22, 2025 | Layoff |
Most Affected Industries
Based on WARN Act filings
Frequently Asked Questions
About layoffs in Massachusetts
How many layoffs have been reported in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has had 101 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 9,935 employees across 84 companies. In the last 90 days, 26 new notices were filed affecting 3,243 workers.
What is the unemployment rate in Massachusetts?
The unemployment rate in Massachusetts is 4.7%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.
Which companies have the largest layoffs in Massachusetts?
The largest layoffs in Massachusetts include Takeda Pharmaceuticals Usa, Inc. (dba Takeda) (634 employees), G2 Secure Staff, LLC (528 employees), Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (493 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the Massachusetts labor department.
What industries are most affected by layoffs in Massachusetts?
The most affected industries in Massachusetts are Healthcare (20 notices), Manufacturing (13 notices), Food & Hospitality (10 notices).
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