Massachusetts Layoffs — January 2022
Employers in Massachusetts recorded 2 WARN Act notices in January 2022, covering approximately 222 workers — marking a decline from December. The average filing covered 111 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 219 |
| Utilities | 1 | 3 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 219 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Utilities reported 3 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 1 | 219 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 3 |
Boston saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 99% of all affected workers with 219 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 1 | 219 |
| Foxboro | 1 | 3 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Aviation, Delta Catering | Boston | 219 | ||
| Schneider Electric 8th Notice | Foxboro | 3 |
Leading the list was ABM Aviation, Delta Catering at its Boston facility, reporting 219 affected workers. Schneider Electric 8th Notice followed with 3 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Massachusetts's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.