Massachusetts Layoffs — February 2023
Employers in Massachusetts submitted 9 WARN Act notices in February 2023, putting at risk an estimated 721 workers — down from January and up 1027% versus February 2022. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 400 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 320 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 400 workers across 4 notices. Separately, Healthcare reported 320 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk | 2 | 239 |
| Hampden | 3 | 215 |
| Western | 1 | 105 |
| Essex | 1 | 84 |
| Middlesex | 2 | 78 |
Suffolk absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 239 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Allston | 1 | 213 |
| Chicopee | 2 | 160 |
| Springfield | 1 | 105 |
| Peabody | 1 | 84 |
| Cambridge | 1 | 77 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Resilience US at its Allston facility, reporting 213 affected workers. Northeast Health Group DBA Chapin Center followed with 105 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Massachusetts's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.