Boston, Massachusetts-based Hasbro, the world’s largest toy company, has announced plans to move its corporate headquarters from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to Boston, Massachusetts, by the end of 2026. The company will permanently close its offices in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
The headquarters relocation will impact up to 587 employees who have been given an ultimatum: relocate or be laid off.
According to a company statement, "As part of Hasbro’s previously announced relocation of Rhode Island-based roles to our new corporate headquarters in Boston, we issued a WARN notice to Rhode Island employees. This notice does not represent a new announcement or layoff notice. We communicated the move to employees on September 1, 2025, and have been providing support throughout the transition."
“Because the company is unable to confirm at this time which employees will accept the relocation offer, this notice is being provided to all affected employees out of an abundance of caution.”
The company has not indicated how many employees will accept the offer. Employees who decline relocation will see their employment terminated between December 14, 2026, and December 28, 2026.
Employees are expected to report to the new location on January 4, 2027, and will be in the office three days a week.
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