Rhode Island Layoffs — June 2012
Employers in Rhode Island reported 1 WARN Act notices in June 2012, displacing an estimated 150 workers and up 53% versus June 2011. The average filing covered 150 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 150 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 150 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 1 | 150 |
Providence absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cranston | 1 | 150 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 150 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pawtuxet Village Care & Rehabilitation Center | Cranston | 150 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Pawtuxet Village Care & Rehabilitation Center at its Cranston facility, reporting 150 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Rhode Island labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Healthcare 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.