Massachusetts Layoffs — August 2019
Employers in Massachusetts posted 1 WARN Act notices in August 2019, affecting an estimated 25 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July. The average filing covered 25 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 25 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 25 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 1 | 25 |
Bristol absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 25 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Taunton | 1 | 25 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestle USA, Inc./Nestle Dreyer's Ice Cream | Taunton | 25 |
The largest notice was filed by Nestle USA, Inc./Nestle Dreyer's Ice Cream at its Taunton facility, reporting 25 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Massachusetts's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.