Massachusetts Layoffs — November 2024
Employers in Massachusetts submitted 3 WARN Act notices in November 2024, putting at risk an estimated 385 workers — down from October and down 33% versus November 2023. The average filing covered 128 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 278 |
| Other | 1 | 107 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 278 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Other reported 107 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 1 | 160 |
| Essex | 1 | 118 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 107 |
Middlesex bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 160 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 1 | 160 |
| Andover | 1 | 118 |
| Brighton | 1 | 107 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | Cambridge | 160 | ||
| Embecta | Andover | 118 | ||
| Trilogy Management Services | Brighton | 107 |
Topping the list was Thermo Fisher Scientific at its Cambridge facility, reporting 160 affected workers. Embecta followed with 118 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.