Massachusetts Layoffs — September 2021
Employers in Massachusetts posted 4 WARN Act notices in September 2021, affecting an estimated 340 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to August and roughly flat versus September 2020. The average filing covered 85 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 207 |
| Transportation | 2 | 130 |
| Utilities | 1 | 3 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 207 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Transportation reported 130 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 3 | 269 |
| Plymouth | 1 | 71 |
Norfolk was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 269 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dedham | 1 | 207 |
| Middleborough | 1 | 71 |
| Canton | 1 | 59 |
| Foxboro | 1 | 3 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Service Option | Dedham | 207 | ||
| ACG Delivery | Middleborough | 71 | ||
| XERJ Logistics | Canton | 59 | ||
| Schneider Electric 5th Notice | Foxboro | 3 |
The largest notice was filed by Human Service Option at its Dedham facility, reporting 207 affected workers. ACG Delivery followed with 71 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest 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.