Massachusetts Layoffs — June 2020
Employers in Massachusetts submitted 16 WARN Act notices in June 2020, putting at risk an estimated 1,639 workers — up substantially 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 1,280 workers across 12 notices. Separately, 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 saw the most concentrated activity, 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
Topping the list was 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.
These figures highlight 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.