Massachusetts Layoffs — March 2026, Week 3
Employers in Massachusetts submitted 1 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 3, putting at risk an estimated 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)
4.7%
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 | 1 | 91 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 91 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WestRock Services, LLC (aka WestRock and Smurfit Westrock) | Wakefield | 91 |
Topping 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.