Rhode Island Layoffs — May 2011
Employers in Rhode Island posted 1 WARN Act notices in May 2011, affecting an estimated 21 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April. The average filing covered 21 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 21 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 21 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 21 |
Washington was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 21 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| North Kingstown | 1 | 21 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 21 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Rhode Island's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flextronics Americas | North Kingstown | 21 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Flextronics Americas at its North Kingstown facility, reporting 21 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Rhode Island's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.