Rhode Island Layoffs — May 2025
Employers in Rhode Island submitted 1 WARN Act notices in May 2025, putting at risk an estimated 20 workers and down 80% versus May 2024. The average filing covered 20 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 20 |
The Wholesale Trade sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 20 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 1 | 20 |
Providence was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 20 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 1 | 20 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Rhode Island this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfi | Lincoln | 20 |
Topping the list was Unfi at its Lincoln facility, reporting 20 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Rhode Island's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Wholesale Trade 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.