Massachusetts Layoffs — January 2026, Week 4
Employers in Massachusetts recorded 4 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 4, covering approximately 352 workers. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
4
Notices Filed
352
Workers Affected
88
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Massachusetts (DOL/BLS)
4.7%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
4,551
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
2.56%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 184 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 103 |
| Transportation | 1 | 65 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 184 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 103 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | Franklin | 103 | ||
| Panera, LLC DBA Panera | Franklin | 92 | ||
| Panera Bread | Franklin | 92 | ||
| Zipcar, Inc. DBA Zipcar | Boston | 65 |
Leading the list was Thermo Fisher Scientific at its Franklin facility, reporting 103 affected workers. Panera, LLC DBA Panera followed with 92 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Massachusetts for Week 4 of January 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full January report for Massachusetts.