Massachusetts Layoffs — March 2026, Week 4
Employers in Massachusetts filed 6 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 4, impacting roughly 695 workers. The average filing covered 116 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
6
Notices Filed
695
Workers Affected
116
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 | 276 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 258 |
| Retail | 1 | 90 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 71 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 276 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 258 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. (dba Takeda) | Cambridge | 247 | ||
| Clover Fast Food, Inc. (Clover) | Cambridge | 182 | ||
| Walmart | Worcester | 90 | ||
| Compass Group USA, Inc. (dba Chartwells) | Boston | 76 | ||
| Charles River Laboratories | Wilmington | 71 | ||
| Revvity | Boston | 29 |
The single largest action involved Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. (dba Takeda) at its Cambridge facility, reporting 247 affected workers. Clover Fast Food, Inc. (Clover) followed with 182 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Massachusetts for Week 4 of March 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full March report for Massachusetts.