Massachusetts Layoffs — August 2019
Employers in Massachusetts reported 1 WARN Act notices in August 2019, displacing an estimated 25 workers — signaling a deceleration from July. The average filing covered 25 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 25 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 25 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 1 | 25 |
Bristol was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 most significant filing came from Nestle USA, Inc./Nestle Dreyer's Ice Cream at its Taunton facility, reporting 25 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.