Rhode Island Layoffs — September 2025
Employers in Rhode Island posted 2 WARN Act notices in September 2025, affecting an estimated 107 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and up 723% versus September 2024. The average filing covered 54 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 105 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 2 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 105 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Wholesale Trade reported 2 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | 1 | 105 |
| Providence | 1 | 2 |
Newport absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 98% of all affected workers with 105 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | 1 | 105 |
| Lincoln | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 107 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Viking | Newport | 105 | Layoff | |
| Unfi | Lincoln | 2 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Hotel Viking at its Newport facility, reporting 105 affected workers. Unfi followed with 2 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Rhode Island's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.