Massachusetts Layoffs — May 2026, Week 1
Employers in Massachusetts reported 7 WARN Act notices in May 2026, Week 1, displacing an estimated 517 workers. The average filing covered 74 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
7
Notices Filed
517
Workers Affected
74
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 4 | 272 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 83 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 50 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 272 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 83 workers.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Dover Saddlery at its Littleton facility, reporting 112 affected workers. Community Healthlink, Inc. (aka CHL) followed with 84 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Massachusetts for Week 1 of May 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full May report for Massachusetts.