Rhode Island Layoffs — August 2025
Employers in Rhode Island reported 1 WARN Act notices in August 2025, displacing an estimated 125 workers and down 61% versus August 2024. The average filing covered 125 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 125 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 125 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 1 | 125 |
Providence was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 125 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 1 | 125 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Rhode Island this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals | Providence | 125 |
The most significant filing came from Vertex Pharmaceuticals at its Providence facility, reporting 125 affected 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.