Rhode Island Layoffs — December 2009
Employers in Rhode Island submitted 1 WARN Act notices in December 2009, putting at risk an estimated 103 workers — down from November. The average filing covered 103 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 103 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 103 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 1 | 103 |
Providence was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 103 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 1 | 103 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 103 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Clayborne | Lincoln | 103 | Closure |
Topping the list was Liz Clayborne at its Lincoln facility, reporting 103 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.