Massachusetts Layoffs — April 2020
Employers in Massachusetts reported 43 WARN Act notices in April 2020, displacing an estimated 6,939 workers — signaling a deceleration from March. The average filing covered 161 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 19 | 4,898 |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 539 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 3 | 422 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 311 |
| Retail | 5 | 254 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 214 |
| Transportation | 3 | 208 |
| Education | 1 | 53 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 4,898 workers across 19 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 539 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 9 | 3,470 |
| Norfolk | 7 | 1,150 |
| Boston | 14 | 1,131 |
| Berkshire | 1 | 348 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 302 |
Middlesex was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 3,470 workers across 9 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Medford | 1 | 1,633 |
| Cambridge | 2 | 1,476 |
| Boston | 16 | 1,294 |
| Randolph | 1 | 364 |
| North Adams | 1 | 348 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Marriot International Shared Services at its Medford facility, reporting 1,633 affected workers. Cambridge Lodging LLC (Kimpton Marlowe Hotel) followed with 1,019 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Massachusetts's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.