Rhode Island Layoffs — April 2009
Employers in Rhode Island reported 2 WARN Act notices in April 2009, displacing an estimated 100 workers — signaling a deceleration from March. The average filing covered 50 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 71 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 29 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 71 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 29 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 2 | 100 |
Providence absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 100 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Providence | 1 | 71 |
| Pawtucket | 1 | 29 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 71 |
| Closure | 1 | 29 |
Closures accounted for 29% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria & | East Providence | 71 | Layoff | |
| Honeywell | Pawtucket | 29 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Victoria & at its East Providence facility, reporting 71 affected workers. Honeywell followed with 29 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Rhode Island's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.