Rhode Island Layoffs — December 2009
Employers in Rhode Island reported 1 WARN Act notices in December 2009, displacing an estimated 103 workers — signaling a deceleration 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 topped the list of affected industries 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 |
The most significant filing came from Liz Clayborne at its Lincoln facility, reporting 103 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.