Life Sciences Fulfillment Firm The Allied Group to Lay Off 154 Workers in Rhode Island

Company faces investigation over alleged failure to provide sufficient layoff notice under federal WARN Act

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:05pm

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The Allied Group LLC, a life sciences fulfillment company based in Cranston, Rhode Island, has filed a WARN Act notice with the state's Department of Labor & Training, indicating plans to lay off 154 workers at one of its three facilities in the state. A Chicago law firm has launched an investigation into whether the company failed to provide the required 60-day advance notice of the layoffs, which could entitle affected employees to additional severance pay and benefits.

Why it matters

The layoffs at The Allied Group are the latest in a series of workforce reductions in Rhode Island's manufacturing and logistics sectors, raising concerns about the state's economic resilience. The investigation into the company's compliance with federal WARN Act regulations also highlights the importance of worker protections during times of organizational change.

The details

According to the WARN Act notice filed with the Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training, The Allied Group will be laying off 154 workers at its Cumberland facility. The federal WARN Act requires companies with 100 or more full-time employees to provide at least 60 days' advance written notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more employees at a single site. The Chicago-based law firm Strauss Borrelli PLLC has announced an investigation into whether The Allied Group failed to provide the required notice, which could entitle affected employees to 60 days of severance pay and benefits.

  • The Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training received The Allied Group's WARN Act notice on March 31, 2026.
  • The federal WARN Act requires businesses to file a notice if they lay off 50 or more people at a single location, or if they reduce employees' hours by at least 50% over a six-month period.

The players

The Allied Group LLC

A life sciences fulfillment company headquartered in Cranston, Rhode Island, with three facilities in the state. The company was acquired by BioTouch, a healthcare logistics and supply chain solutions firm, in 2022.

Strauss Borrelli PLLC

A Chicago-based class action law firm that has announced an investigation into whether The Allied Group failed to provide the required 60-day advance notice of layoffs under the federal WARN Act.

Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training

The state agency that received The Allied Group's WARN Act notice, but does not enforce WARN requirements, instead providing a platform for affected workers to seek remedies in court if they believe their rights were violated.

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What they’re saying

“We are coordinating with the employer to provide rapid response services, including assistance with unemployment insurance, resume preparation, and connections to training and new employment opportunities.”

— Samuel Aboh, Spokesperson, Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training

What’s next

The Chicago law firm Strauss Borrelli PLLC will continue its investigation into whether The Allied Group violated the federal WARN Act by failing to provide the required 60-day advance notice of the layoffs. If the firm finds evidence of non-compliance, affected employees could be entitled to additional severance pay and benefits.

The takeaway

The layoffs at The Allied Group highlight the ongoing challenges facing Rhode Island's manufacturing and logistics sectors, as well as the importance of worker protections during times of organizational change. The investigation into the company's compliance with the WARN Act underscores the need for employers to carefully navigate federal labor regulations, especially when making significant workforce reductions.