Massachusetts Layoffs — March 2026, Week 3
Employers in Massachusetts recorded 1 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 3, covering approximately 91 workers. The average filing covered 91 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
91
Workers Affected
91
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Massachusetts (DOL/BLS)
4.8%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
4,641
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
2.65%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WestRock Services, LLC (aka WestRock and Smurfit Westrock) | Wakefield | 91 |
Leading the list was WestRock Services, LLC (aka WestRock and Smurfit Westrock) at its Wakefield facility, reporting 91 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Massachusetts for Week 3 of March 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full March report for Massachusetts.