Hasbro Ultimatum: 587 Pawtucket Employees Face Relocation Deadline or Job Loss

Providence New Bedford, RI, October 13, 2026 — Hasbro, the well-known toy and game company, has presented a significant decision to a substantial portion of its workforce at its Pawtucket, Rhode Island facility. Approximately 587 employees have been informed that they must relocate to the company’s new corporate headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts.

This directive comes with a firm deadline: December 24, 2026. Employees who do not make the move to the Boston location by this date will face the consequence of job termination, according to the terms of the ultimatum.

The Pawtucket site has been a long-standing operational base for Hasbro. The company’s strategic shift to establish a new headquarters in Boston signifies a geographical consolidation and a potential evolution in its operational structure. The implications of this relocation mandate are expected to affect the daily lives and career paths of the 587 affected employees.

Further details regarding specific departments or roles affected, as well as any support or transition assistance being offered to employees, were not immediately available. The timeline provided by Hasbro indicates a significant period for employees to consider their options before the late 2026 deadline.

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