Massachusetts Layoffs — May 2024
Employers in Massachusetts submitted 3 WARN Act notices in May 2024, putting at risk an estimated 649 workers — down from April and up 51% versus May 2023. The average filing covered 216 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 641 |
| Education | 1 | 8 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 641 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Education reported 8 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 2 | 641 |
| Worcester | 1 | 8 |
Middlesex saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 99% of all affected workers with 641 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 1 | 495 |
| Lexington | 1 | 146 |
| Worcester | 1 | 8 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA | Cambridge | 495 | ||
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA | Lexington | 146 | ||
| Sodexo, Inc. and Affiliates - Assumption College | Worcester | 8 |
Topping the list was Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA at its Cambridge facility, reporting 495 affected workers. Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA followed with 146 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.