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.

910% increase vs prior year (notices)790% increase vs prior year (employees)

101

WARN Notices

9,935

Employees Affected

84

Companies

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

as of 9/2025

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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

-1.0%

Total Private

3,244 employed

-1.8%

Education and Health Services

840 employed

+0.9%

Professional and Business Services

620 employed

-1.1%

Leisure and Hospitality

371 employed

-7.7%

Manufacturing

227 employed

-1.2%

Financial Activities

227 employed

-1.8%

Information

92 employed

-1.0%

Largest Layoffs in Massachusetts

By number of employees affected

CompanyEmployeesDateType
Takeda Pharmaceuticals Usa, Inc. (dba Takeda)634Mar 25, 2026Layoff
G2 Secure Staff, LLC528Apr 16, 2025Layoff
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.493Jul 17, 2025Layoff
Symbotic LLC400Jun 27, 2025Layoff
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.338Aug 22, 2025Layoff

Most Affected Industries

Based on WARN Act filings

Healthcare20 notices · 2,812 emp.
Manufacturing13 notices · 1,293 emp.
Food & Hospitality10 notices · 820 emp.
Transportation & Logistics5 notices · 484 emp.
Retail5 notices · 402 emp.
Finance & Insurance2 notices · 236 emp.

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).

How can I get alerts for layoffs in Massachusetts?

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Key Metrics

Avg Employees/Notice98
Plant Closures42
Closure Rate42%

Top Cities in Massachusetts

Boston
1,481emp.
Cambridge
2,560emp.
Wilmington
400emp.
Lawrence
150emp.
Franklin
277emp.
Woburn
143emp.
Worcester
314emp.
Burlington
120emp.

Monthly Trend (12 mo)

2026-039 · 1,388 emp.
2026-027 · 641 emp.
2026-0110 · 1,214 emp.
2025-127 · 334 emp.
2025-113 · 320 emp.
2025-105 · 374 emp.
2025-096 · 684 emp.
2025-088 · 783 emp.

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