Massachusetts Layoffs — May 2023
Employers in Massachusetts filed 6 WARN Act notices in May 2023, impacting roughly 430 workers — representing a pullback from April and up 55% versus May 2022. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 430 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 430 workers across 6 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 6 | 430 |
Middlesex felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 430 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newton | 1 | 148 |
| Cambridge | 2 | 143 |
| Lexington | 2 | 138 |
| North Reading | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved The Rockport at its Newton facility, reporting 148 affected workers. Takeda Development Centers America, Inc. ("Takeda") followed with 138 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.