Rhode Island Layoffs — November 2025
Employers in Rhode Island filed 1 WARN Act notices in November 2025, impacting roughly 105 workers and down 87% versus November 2024. The average filing covered 105 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 105 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 105 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | 1 | 105 |
Newport absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 105 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | 1 | 105 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Rhode Island this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Viking | Newport | 105 |
The single largest action involved Hotel Viking at its Newport facility, reporting 105 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.