Massachusetts Layoffs — April 2026, Week 1
Employers in Massachusetts logged 1 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 1, involving roughly 52 workers. The average filing covered 52 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
52
Workers Affected
52
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)
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Elder Services | Braintree | 52 |
The biggest impact was at South Shore Elder Services at its Braintree facility, reporting 52 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Massachusetts for Week 1 of April 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full April report for Massachusetts.