Rhode Island Layoffs — January 2026
Employers in Rhode Island submitted 1 WARN Act notices in January 2026, putting at risk an estimated 38 workers and down 69% versus January 2025. The average filing covered 38 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 38 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 38 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 1 | 38 |
Kent felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 38 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Greenwich | 1 | 38 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 38 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Rhode Island's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EaglePicher | East Greenwich | 38 | Closure |
Topping the list was EaglePicher at its East Greenwich facility, reporting 38 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 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.