Massachusetts Layoffs — February 2024
Employers in Massachusetts recorded 4 WARN Act notices in February 2024, covering approximately 238 workers — marking a decline from January and down 67% versus February 2023. The average filing covered 60 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 168 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 70 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 168 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Healthcare reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 3 | 227 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 11 |
Middlesex absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 95% of all affected workers with 227 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford | 1 | 93 |
| Burlington | 1 | 75 |
| Acton | 1 | 59 |
| Stoughton | 1 | 11 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Book | Chelmsford | 93 | ||
| Broadcom | Burlington | 75 | ||
| Baxter Healthcare | Acton | 59 | ||
| New England Sainai Hospital | Stoughton | 11 |
Leading the list was Lakeside Book at its Chelmsford facility, reporting 93 affected workers. Broadcom followed with 75 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Massachusetts, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.