Massachusetts Layoffs — June 2020
Employers in Massachusetts reported 16 WARN Act notices in June 2020, displacing an estimated 1,639 workers — signaling an acceleration from May. The average filing covered 102 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 12 | 1,280 |
| Transportation | 1 | 242 |
| Retail | 1 | 73 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 34 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 10 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,280 workers across 12 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 242 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 11 | 1,290 |
| Worcester | 1 | 229 |
| Middlesex | 2 | 83 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 19 |
| Essex | 1 | 18 |
Boston felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 1,290 workers across 11 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 11 | 1,290 |
| Fitchburg | 1 | 229 |
| Natick | 1 | 73 |
| Braintree | 1 | 19 |
| Lynnfield | 1 | 18 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Menzies Aviation at Boston at its Boston facility, reporting 242 affected workers. Great Lakes Services, LLC (Great Wolf Lodge) followed with 229 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Massachusetts labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Accommodation & Food 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.