Rhode Island Layoffs — May 2024
Employers in Rhode Island reported 3 WARN Act notices in May 2024, displacing an estimated 102 workers — signaling an acceleration from April and down 40% versus May 2023. The average filing covered 34 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 72 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 30 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 72 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Wholesale Trade reported 30 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 2 | 72 |
| Kent | 1 | 30 |
Providence bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 72 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| North Smithfield | 2 | 72 |
| Warwick | 1 | 30 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 36 |
Closures accounted for 35% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Marker Company (NMC) | North Smithfield | 36 | Closure | |
| Nmc | North Smithfield | 36 | ||
| The Claflin | Warwick | 30 |
The most significant filing came from National Marker Company (NMC) at its North Smithfield facility, reporting 36 affected workers. Nmc followed with 36 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.