Massachusetts Layoffs — September 2019
Employers in Massachusetts filed 2 WARN Act notices in September 2019, impacting roughly 305 workers — representing a notable rise over August. The average filing covered 152 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 244 |
| Government | 1 | 61 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 244 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Government reported 61 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 1 | 244 |
| Essex | 1 | 61 |
Bristol was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 244 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Taunton | 1 | 244 |
| Methuen | 1 | 61 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pancon | East Taunton | 244 | ||
| Sisters of the Presentation of Mary | Methuen | 61 |
The single largest action involved Pancon at its East Taunton facility, reporting 244 affected workers. Sisters of the Presentation of Mary followed with 61 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Massachusetts labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.