Massachusetts Layoffs — April 2023
Employers in Massachusetts posted 13 WARN Act notices in April 2023, affecting an estimated 473 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to March and down 39% versus April 2022. The average filing covered 36 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7 | 317 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 120 |
| Transportation | 2 | 36 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 317 workers across 7 notices. On a related front, Healthcare reported 120 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 4 | 232 |
| Worcester | 6 | 156 |
| Boston | 1 | 78 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 7 |
Middlesex was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 232 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marlborough | 3 | 223 |
| Worcester | 6 | 156 |
| Boston | 1 | 78 |
| Framingham | 1 | 9 |
| Norwood | 2 | 7 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Sunovian Pharmaceuticals at its Marlborough facility, reporting 101 affected workers. Sumitomo Pharma America Holdings, Inc./Sunovian Pharmaceuticals followed with 84 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.