Massachusetts Layoffs — March 2021
Employers in Massachusetts reported 1 WARN Act notices in March 2021, displacing an estimated 49 workers and down 100% versus March 2020. The average filing covered 49 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 49 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 49 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 1 | 49 |
Norfolk absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 49 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Stoughton | 1 | 49 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Advantage | Stoughton | 49 |
The most significant filing came from Eclipse Advantage at its Stoughton facility, reporting 49 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Massachusetts's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.