Rhode Island Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in Rhode Island filed 1 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, impacting roughly 38 workers. The average filing covered 38 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
38
Workers Affected
38
Avg per Notice
1
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Rhode Island (DOL/BLS)
4.3%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
981
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
2.92%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 38 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 38 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EaglePicher | East Greenwich | 38 | Closure |
The single largest action involved EaglePicher at its East Greenwich facility, reporting 38 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Rhode Island for Week 2 of January 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full January report for Rhode Island.