Rhode Island Layoffs — August 2018
Employers in Rhode Island posted 1 WARN Act notices in August 2018, affecting an estimated 64 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July. The average filing covered 64 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 64 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 64 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 1 | 64 |
Providence felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 64 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pawtucket | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 64 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Corp DBA Neptco | Pawtucket | 64 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Chase Corp DBA Neptco at its Pawtucket facility, reporting 64 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.