Rhode Island Layoffs — July 2024
Employers in Rhode Island recorded 1 WARN Act notices in July 2024, covering approximately 58 workers — marking a decline from June and down 87% versus July 2023. The average filing covered 58 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1 | 58 |
The Construction sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 58 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | 1 | 58 |
Newport was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 58 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middletown | 1 | 58 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Rhode Island this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby Perkins Construction | Middletown | 58 |
Leading the list was Kirby Perkins Construction at its Middletown facility, reporting 58 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Rhode Island, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Construction 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.