Rhode Island Layoffs — June 2016
Employers in Rhode Island reported 1 WARN Act notices in June 2016, displacing an estimated 154 workers and down 68% versus June 2015. The average filing covered 154 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 154 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 154 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 1 | 154 |
Providence felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 154 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Smithfield | 1 | 154 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Rhode Island this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark | Smithfield | 154 |
The most significant filing came from Aramark at its Smithfield facility, reporting 154 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Rhode Island's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.