Massachusetts Layoffs — February 2025
Employers in Massachusetts filed 5 WARN Act notices in February 2025, impacting roughly 875 workers — representing a pullback from January and up 268% versus February 2024. The average filing covered 175 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 528 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 183 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 154 |
| Government | 1 | 10 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 528 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 183 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 2 | 628 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 183 |
| Franklin | 1 | 54 |
| Worcester | 1 | 10 |
Boston saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 72% of all affected workers with 628 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 2 | 628 |
| Wellesley | 1 | 183 |
| Greenfield | 1 | 54 |
| Westminster | 1 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G2 Secure Staff | Boston | 528 | ||
| CVS Health | Wellesley | 183 | ||
| Kovalus Separation Solutions | Boston | 100 | ||
| Kennametal | Greenfield | 54 | ||
| Making Opportunities Count | Westminster | 10 |
The single largest action involved G2 Secure Staff at its Boston facility, reporting 528 affected workers. CVS Health followed with 183 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Massachusetts's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.