Massachusetts Layoffs — February 2023
Employers in Massachusetts recorded 9 WARN Act notices in February 2023, covering approximately 721 workers — marking a decline from January and up 1027% versus February 2022. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 400 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 320 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 400 workers across 4 notices. At the same time, Healthcare reported 320 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk | 2 | 239 |
| Hampden | 3 | 215 |
| Western | 1 | 105 |
| Essex | 1 | 84 |
| Middlesex | 2 | 78 |
Suffolk saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 239 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Allston | 1 | 213 |
| Chicopee | 2 | 160 |
| Springfield | 1 | 105 |
| Peabody | 1 | 84 |
| Cambridge | 1 | 77 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Resilience US at its Allston facility, reporting 213 affected workers. Northeast Health Group DBA Chapin Center followed with 105 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.