Massachusetts Layoffs — August 2024
Employers in Massachusetts reported 8 WARN Act notices in August 2024, displacing an estimated 698 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and down 49% versus August 2023. The average filing covered 87 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 437 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 136 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 74 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 51 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 437 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 136 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 5 | 465 |
| Boston | 1 | 136 |
| Western | 1 | 60 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 37 |
Middlesex was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 465 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Medford | 1 | 193 |
| Boston | 1 | 136 |
| Watertown | 1 | 131 |
| Cambridge | 1 | 74 |
| Springfield | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Anheuser-Busch/AB ONE at its Medford facility, reporting 193 affected workers. Briar Group (City Bar, City Table, and Solas Irish Pub) followed with 136 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Massachusetts, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.