Massachusetts Layoffs — February 2026, Week 3
Employers in Massachusetts filed 3 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 3, impacting roughly 183 workers. The average filing covered 61 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
3
Notices Filed
183
Workers Affected
61
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Massachusetts (DOL/BLS)
4.8%
Unemployment
(February 2026)
4,327
Initial Claims
(2026-04-11 wk)
2.64%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-11 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 71 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 71 |
The Professional Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 71 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 71 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles River Laboratories | Wilmington | 71 | ||
| Boston Electrometallurgical Corporation (dba Boston Metal) | Woburn | 71 | ||
| Legends Global (dba Legends Attractions, LLC and Legends Music, LLC) | Boston | 41 |
The single largest action involved Charles River Laboratories at its Wilmington facility, reporting 71 affected workers. Boston Electrometallurgical Corporation (dba Boston Metal) followed with 71 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Massachusetts for Week 3 of February 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full February report for Massachusetts.