Massachusetts Layoffs — February 2026, Week 1
Employers in Massachusetts posted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 1, affecting an estimated 380 workers. The average filing covered 190 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
380
Workers Affected
190
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 380 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 380 workers across 2 notices.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield Foods | Springfield | 190 | ||
| Smithfield Packaged Meats | Springfield | 190 |
The largest notice was filed by Smithfield Foods at its Springfield facility, reporting 190 affected workers. Smithfield Packaged Meats followed with 190 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Massachusetts for Week 1 of February 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full February report for Massachusetts.