Massachusetts Layoffs — May 2025
Employers in Massachusetts posted 12 WARN Act notices in May 2025, affecting an estimated 573 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and down 12% versus May 2024. The average filing covered 48 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 286 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 125 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 73 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 68 |
| Construction | 2 | 20 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 286 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 125 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 4 | 364 |
| Essex | 3 | 112 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 67 |
| Boston | 2 | 16 |
| Worcester | 2 | 14 |
Middlesex felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 64% of all affected workers with 364 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 1 | 155 |
| Lowell | 1 | 125 |
| Tyngsborough | 1 | 73 |
| Avon | 1 | 67 |
| Andover | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Vor Biopharma at its Cambridge facility, reporting 155 affected workers. Rockland Trust followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.