Rhode Island Layoffs — July 2021
Employers in Rhode Island posted 1 WARN Act notices in July 2021, affecting an estimated 464 workers and down 65% versus July 2020. The average filing covered 464 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 464 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 464 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 1 | 464 |
Providence saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 464 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Smithfield | 1 | 464 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 464 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell | Smithfield | 464 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Honeywell at its Smithfield facility, reporting 464 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Rhode Island's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.