Rhode Island Layoffs — September 2024
Employers in Rhode Island logged 1 WARN Act notices in September 2024, involving roughly 13 workers — falling below August. The average filing covered 13 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 13 |
The Utilities sector dominated layoff filings with 13 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 13 |
Washington was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 |
The biggest impact was at Riley Power Group at its North Kingston facility, reporting 13 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to 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.