Massachusetts Layoffs — December 2019
Employers in Massachusetts filed 7 WARN Act notices in December 2019, impacting roughly 473 workers — representing a pullback from November. The average filing covered 68 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 184 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 149 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 56 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 46 |
| Transportation | 1 | 38 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 184 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 149 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Essex | 4 | 222 |
| Boston | 2 | 205 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 46 |
Essex bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 222 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 2 | 205 |
| Andover | 3 | 184 |
| Plainville | 1 | 46 |
| Lynn | 1 | 38 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G2 | Boston | 149 | ||
| Philips North America | Andover | 106 | ||
| Philips North America | Andover | 60 | ||
| ABM Aviation | Boston | 56 | ||
| Plainridge Park Casino | Plainville | 46 | ||
| GLSS Transportation | Lynn | 38 | ||
| Philips North America | Andover | 18 |
The single largest action involved G2 at its Boston facility, reporting 149 affected workers. Philips North America followed with 106 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Massachusetts's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.