WARN Act filings filed with the Rhode Island workforce agency.
Last updated: Mar 09, 2026 · Showing last 24 months
Rhode Island has recorded 20 WARN filings over the past 24 months, affecting 3,481 workers across 15 companies. The most active filer is Unfi with 3 filings. Most filings are concentrated in Providence, Woonsocket, and Lincoln. Of these, 6 involved facility closures and 12 were layoff events. Filing dates range from Mar 29, 2024 through Jan 13, 2026.
If your employer filed a WARN notice in Rhode Island, you are entitled to 60 days advance written notice before your last day. During the notice period, you remain employed with regular pay and benefits. If your employer gave less than 60 days notice, you may be entitled to back pay and benefits for each day of the shortfall. After your last day, file for unemployment insurance with the Rhode Island workforce agency as soon as possible. Review your COBRA options to continue health coverage for up to 18 months. Visit your local America's Job Center for free career counseling, resume help, and retraining vouchers. Ask specifically about Rapid Response services, which are designed for WARN-affected workers.
Apply online at the Rhode Island workforce agency. You may be eligible before your last day.
Losing employer-sponsored coverage qualifies you for a Special Enrollment Period on the Health Insurance Marketplace.
You may be able to temporarily continue your employer health plan for up to 18 months, though you'll pay the full premium.
Employers with 100 or more employees must give 60 days written notice before mass layoffs or plant closings.
Free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining programs through CareerOneStop.
Rhode Island has expanded 'mini-WARN' requirements with lower thresholds than the federal standard. All data on this page is sourced from official filings published by the Rhode Island workforce agency. Filings are updated regularly but may not reflect same-day submissions.
| Company | City | Type | Workers | Effective | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EaglePicher | East Greenwich | Closure | 38 | 2026-03-15 | 2026-01-13 |
| Unfi | Lincon | Layoff | 2 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-09-10 |
| Hotel Viking | Newport | Layoff | 105 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-08-29 |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals | Providence | Layoff | 125 | 2025-08-05 | 2025-06-06 |
| Unfi | Lincoln | Closure | 20 | 2025-05-23 | 2025-03-20 |
| CVS Health | Woonsocket | Layoff | 796 | 2025-01-25 | 2024-11-25 |
| Unfi | Lincoln | Layoff | 121 | 2025-01-24 | 2024-11-21 |
| Gannett Publishing | Providence | Closure | 136 | 2025-03-10 | 2024-11-12 |
| CVS Health | Rhode Island | Layoff | 632 | 2024-12-08 | 2024-10-06 |
| Kaleo | Rhode Island | Layoff | 1 | 2024-11-30 | 2024-10-02 |
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