Massachusetts Layoffs — March 2026, Week 4
Employers in Massachusetts reported 6 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 4, displacing an estimated 695 workers. The average filing covered 116 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
6
Notices Filed
695
Workers Affected
116
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 | 1 | 247 |
| Retail | 1 | 90 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 247 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 90 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. (dba Takeda) | Cambridge | 247 | ||
| Clover Fast Food, Inc. (Clover) | Cambridge | 182 | ||
| Walmart | Worcester | 90 | ||
| Compass Group USA, Inc. (dba Chartwells) | Boston | 76 | ||
| Charles River Laboratories | Wilmington | 71 | ||
| Revvity | Boston | 29 |
The most significant filing came from Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. (dba Takeda) at its Cambridge facility, reporting 247 affected workers. Clover Fast Food, Inc. (Clover) followed with 182 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Massachusetts for Week 4 of March 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full March report for Massachusetts.