Massachusetts Layoffs — November 2019
Employers in Massachusetts reported 6 WARN Act notices in November 2019, displacing an estimated 803 workers — signaling a deceleration from October. The average filing covered 134 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 426 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 185 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 105 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 87 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 426 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Information & Technology reported 185 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 3 | 615 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 105 |
| Essex | 1 | 59 |
| Boston | 1 | 24 |
Middlesex saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 77% of all affected workers with 615 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 1 | 426 |
| Waltham | 1 | 161 |
| Braintree | 1 | 105 |
| Andover | 1 | 59 |
| Bedford | 1 | 28 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen | Cambridge | 426 | ||
| Cerner Corporation ("Cerner") | Waltham | 161 | ||
| Merritt Hospitality, LLC - Hyatt Place Boston/Braintree | Braintree | 105 | ||
| Sodexo | Andover | 59 | ||
| DoubleTree by Hilton Boston-Bedford Glen | Bedford | 28 | ||
| LAZ Parking | Boston | 24 |
The most significant filing came from Amgen at its Cambridge facility, reporting 426 affected workers. Cerner Corporation ("Cerner") followed with 161 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.