Massachusetts Layoffs — August 2020
Employers in Massachusetts submitted 2 WARN Act notices in August 2020, putting at risk an estimated 427 workers — down from July and up 1608% versus August 2019. The average filing covered 214 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 256 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 171 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 256 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 171 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 1 | 256 |
| Hampden | 1 | 171 |
Middlesex was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 256 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 1 | 256 |
| Holyoke | 1 | 171 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriot Payroll Services, LLC (Boston Marriott Cambridge) | Cambridge | 256 | ||
| Hampden Papers | Holyoke | 171 |
Topping the list was Marriot Payroll Services, LLC (Boston Marriott Cambridge) at its Cambridge facility, reporting 256 affected workers. Hampden Papers followed with 171 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight 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.