Rhode Island Layoffs — August 2024
Employers in Rhode Island filed 2 WARN Act notices in August 2024, impacting roughly 322 workers — representing a notable rise over 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 led the way in workforce reductions with 205 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Utilities reported 117 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 1 | 205 |
| Washington | 1 | 117 |
Providence bore the heaviest burden, 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 single largest action involved 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 data underscores 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.