Rhode Island Layoffs — February 2016
Employers in Rhode Island recorded 2 WARN Act notices in February 2016, covering approximately 191 workers — marking a decline from January. The average filing covered 96 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 131 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 60 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 131 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Healthcare reported 60 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 1 | 131 |
| Providence | 1 | 60 |
Kent saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 131 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Warwick | 1 | 131 |
| Providence | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 191 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Rhode Island's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Club | Warwick | 131 | Closure | |
| Optum | Providence | 60 | Closure |
Leading the list was Sam's Club at its Warwick facility, reporting 131 affected workers. Optum followed with 60 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Rhode Island's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Rhode Island. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Rhode Island WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.