Rhode Island Layoffs — April 2009
Employers in Rhode Island submitted 2 WARN Act notices in April 2009, putting at risk an estimated 100 workers — down 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 71 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 29 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 2 | 100 |
Providence saw the most concentrated activity, 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 |
Topping the list was Victoria & at its East Providence facility, reporting 71 affected workers. Honeywell followed with 29 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.