Rhode Island Layoffs — April 2020
Employers in Rhode Island submitted 4 WARN Act notices in April 2020, putting at risk an estimated 129 workers — down from March and up 115% versus April 2019. The average filing covered 32 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 110 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 14 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 5 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 110 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 14 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 2 | 123 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 |
Providence absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 95% of all affected workers with 123 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 1 | 110 |
| Smithfield | 1 | 13 |
| West Warwick | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 14 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moo | Lincoln | 110 | ||
| FGX Int | Smithfield | 13 | Layoff | |
| Eastern Speciality/Check n GO | 5 | |||
| CB Chadwick-BaRoss | West Warwick | 1 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Moo at its Lincoln facility, reporting 110 affected workers. FGX Int followed with 13 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.