Massachusetts Layoffs — February 2026
Employers in Massachusetts submitted 8 WARN Act notices in February 2026, putting at risk an estimated 830 workers — down from January and down 5% versus February 2025. The average filing covered 104 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 380 |
| Transportation | 1 | 103 |
| Retail | 1 | 73 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 71 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 71 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 380 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Transportation reported 103 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Western | 2 | 380 |
| Boston | 4 | 256 |
| Central | 2 | 194 |
Western absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 380 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 2 | 380 |
| Boston | 2 | 114 |
| Devens | 1 | 103 |
| Gardner | 1 | 91 |
| Wilmington | 1 | 71 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Smithfield Foods at its Springfield facility, reporting 190 affected workers. Smithfield Packaged Meats followed with 190 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.