Layoffs in Rhode Island
WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)
Comprehensive layoff tracking for Rhode Island — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.
8
WARN Notices
496
Employees Affected
7
Companies
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
as of 9/2025
Recent Activity — Last 90 Days
3 new WARN notices filed affecting 244 employees in Rhode Island. 50% of all notices are plant closures.
Rhode Island Labor Market Overview
Bureau of Labor Statistics data
State Unemployment
4.5%
as of 9/2025
Rhode Island Employment by Industry
BLS Current Employment Statistics
Total Nonfarm
520 employed
Total Private
452 employed
Education and Health Services
114 employed
Professional and Business Services
72 employed
Leisure and Hospitality
62 employed
Manufacturing
40 employed
Financial Activities
34 employed
Information
5 employed
Largest Layoffs in Rhode Island
By number of employees affected
| Company | Employees | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Group, LLC | 154 | Mar 26, 2026 | Closure |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals | 125 | Jun 6, 2025 | Layoff |
| Hotel Viking | 105 | Aug 29, 2025 | Layoff |
| Northeast Transportation Services LLC | 52 | Mar 19, 2026 | Closure |
| Eaglepicher | 38 | Jan 13, 2026 | Closure |
Most Affected Industries
Based on WARN Act filings
Frequently Asked Questions
About layoffs in Rhode Island
How many layoffs have been reported in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has had 8 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 496 employees across 7 companies. In the last 90 days, 3 new notices were filed affecting 244 workers.
What is the unemployment rate in Rhode Island?
The unemployment rate in Rhode Island is 4.5%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.
Which companies have the largest layoffs in Rhode Island?
The largest layoffs in Rhode Island include Allied Group, LLC (154 employees), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (125 employees), Hotel Viking (105 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the Rhode Island labor department.
What industries are most affected by layoffs in Rhode Island?
The most affected industries in Rhode Island are Transportation & Logistics (3 notices), Food & Hospitality (1 notices), Healthcare (1 notices).
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