Massachusetts Layoffs — May 2026, Week 1
Employers in Massachusetts filed 3 WARN Act notices in May 2026, Week 1, impacting roughly 213 workers. The average filing covered 71 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
3
Notices Filed
213
Workers Affected
71
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Massachusetts (DOL/BLS)
4.7%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
4,670
Initial Claims
(2026-04-18 wk)
2.6%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-18 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 130 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 83 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 130 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 83 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group USA | Boston | 83 | ||
| Community Healthlink, Inc. (aka CHL) | Leominster | 78 | ||
| Community Counseling of Bristol County (aka CCBC) | Attleboro | 52 |
The single largest action involved Compass Group USA at its Boston facility, reporting 83 affected workers. Community Healthlink, Inc. (aka CHL) followed with 78 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Massachusetts for Week 1 of May 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full May report for Massachusetts.