Massachusetts Layoffs — March 2026, Week 3
Employers in Massachusetts posted 1 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 3, affecting an estimated 91 workers. The average filing covered 91 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
91
Workers Affected
91
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Massachusetts (DOL/BLS)
4.7%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
4,551
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
2.56%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 91 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 91 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WestRock Services, LLC (aka WestRock and Smurfit Westrock) | Wakefield | 91 |
The largest notice was filed by WestRock Services, LLC (aka WestRock and Smurfit Westrock) at its Wakefield facility, reporting 91 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Massachusetts for Week 3 of March 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full March report for Massachusetts.