Rhode Island Layoffs — August 2024
Employers in Rhode Island reported 2 WARN Act notices in August 2024, displacing an estimated 322 workers — signaling an acceleration from July and down 63% versus August 2023. The average filing covered 161 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 205 |
| Utilities | 1 | 117 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 205 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Utilities reported 117 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 1 | 205 |
| Washington | 1 | 117 |
Providence absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 64% of all affected workers with 205 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Providence | 1 | 205 |
| North Kingstown | 1 | 117 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Rhode Island this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ennovi Advanced Mobility Solutions Rhode Island | East Providence | 205 | ||
| Riley Power Group | North Kingstown | 117 |
The most significant filing came from Ennovi Advanced Mobility Solutions Rhode Island at its East Providence facility, reporting 205 affected workers. Riley Power Group followed with 117 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 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.