Rhode Island Layoffs — July 2009
Employers in Rhode Island posted 2 WARN Act notices in July 2009, affecting an estimated 36 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to June. The average filing covered 18 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 26 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 10 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 26 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Professional Services reported 10 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 2 | 36 |
Providence saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 36 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Providence | 1 | 26 |
| Providence | 1 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 26 |
| Layoff | 1 | 10 |
The high proportion of closures (72% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Rhode Island's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria & | East Providence | 26 | Closure | |
| HGA Quest | Providence | 10 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Victoria & at its East Providence facility, reporting 26 affected workers. HGA Quest followed with 10 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Rhode Island's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.