Massachusetts Layoffs — February 2025
Employers in Massachusetts posted 5 WARN Act notices in February 2025, affecting an estimated 875 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to 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 saw the heaviest impact with 528 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Healthcare reported 183 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 2 | 628 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 183 |
| Franklin | 1 | 54 |
| Worcester | 1 | 10 |
Boston bore the heaviest burden, 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 largest notice was filed by G2 Secure Staff at its Boston facility, reporting 528 affected workers. CVS Health followed with 183 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.