Massachusetts Layoffs — September 2020
Employers in Massachusetts filed 7 WARN Act notices in September 2020, impacting roughly 342 workers — representing a pullback from August and up 12% versus September 2019. The average filing covered 49 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 139 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 76 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 64 |
| Transportation | 1 | 60 |
| Retail | 1 | 3 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 139 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 76 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 4 | 191 |
| Boston | 3 | 151 |
Middlesex was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 191 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 3 | 151 |
| Marlborough | 1 | 76 |
| Somerville | 1 | 63 |
| Cambridge | 1 | 49 |
| Burlington | 1 | 3 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordson MEDICAL | Marlborough | 76 | ||
| Santander Bank, N.A | Boston | 64 | ||
| Royal Hospitality Services | Somerville | 63 | ||
| Southwest Airlines ( RESCINDED/UPDATED 01/12/2021) | Boston | 60 | ||
| Sonesta International Hotels | Cambridge | 49 | ||
| P.F. Chang's Cina Bistro | Boston | 27 | ||
| Sur La Table Store | Burlington | 3 |
The single largest action involved Nordson MEDICAL at its Marlborough facility, reporting 76 affected workers. Santander Bank, N.A followed with 64 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 Healthcare 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.