Rhode Island Layoffs — September 2024
Employers in Rhode Island submitted 1 WARN Act notices in September 2024, putting at risk an estimated 13 workers — down from August. The average filing covered 13 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 13 |
The Utilities sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 13 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 13 |
Washington absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 13 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| North Kingston | 1 | 13 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Rhode Island this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Power Group | North Kingston | 13 |
Topping the list was Riley Power Group at its North Kingston facility, reporting 13 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Rhode Island's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Utilities 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.