Massachusetts Layoffs — February 2026, Week 1
Employers in Massachusetts submitted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 1, putting at risk an estimated 380 workers. The average filing covered 190 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
380
Workers Affected
190
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Massachusetts (DOL/BLS)
4.7%
Unemployment
(January 2026)
4,541
Initial Claims
(2026-03-28 wk)
2.7%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-28 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 380 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 380 workers across 2 notices.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield Foods | Springfield | 190 | ||
| Smithfield Packaged Meats | Springfield | 190 |
Topping the list was Smithfield Foods at its Springfield facility, reporting 190 affected workers. Smithfield Packaged Meats followed with 190 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Massachusetts for Week 1 of February 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full February report for Massachusetts.