Massachusetts Layoffs — October 2021
Employers in Massachusetts logged 2 WARN Act notices in October 2021, involving roughly 66 workers — falling below September and up 89% versus October 2020. The average filing covered 33 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 52 |
| Utilities | 1 | 14 |
The Transportation sector dominated layoff filings with 52 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Utilities reported 14 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 1 | 52 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 14 |
Worcester absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 52 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milford | 1 | 52 |
| Foxboro | 1 | 14 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdilvia Logistics | Milford | 52 | ||
| Schneider Electric 6th Notice | Foxboro | 14 |
The biggest impact was at Valdilvia Logistics at its Milford facility, reporting 52 affected workers. Schneider Electric 6th Notice followed with 14 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for Massachusetts's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.