Massachusetts Layoffs — March 2026
Employers in Massachusetts posted 9 WARN Act notices in March 2026, affecting an estimated 1,001 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to February and up 63% versus March 2025. The average filing covered 111 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 367 |
| Transportation | 1 | 144 |
| Retail | 1 | 90 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 76 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 71 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 71 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 367 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Transportation reported 144 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 7 | 767 |
| Western | 1 | 144 |
| Central | 1 | 90 |
Boston was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 77% of all affected workers with 767 workers across 7 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 2 | 429 |
| South Deerfield | 1 | 144 |
| Boston | 2 | 105 |
| Wakefield | 1 | 91 |
| Worcester | 1 | 90 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. (dba Takeda) at its Cambridge facility, reporting 247 affected workers. Clover Fast Food, Inc. (Clover) followed with 182 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Massachusetts labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.