WARN notice: Kickstarter, PBC (New York State Department of Labor, May 7, 2020)
Summary
Event Number 2019-1638 reports a Plant Layoff of 25 employees at Kickstarter, PBC in Brooklyn, with layoff dates of 5/15/2020 – 9/30/2020 and the reason given as unforeseeable business circumstances prompted by COVID-19. The notice describes the business as an internet website providing tools to raise funds for community projects through crowd funding, lists the union as the Office & Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), and names Nicola Porter-Smith, Director, People Operations, as the contact.
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Department of Labor Date of Notice: 5/7/2020 Event Number: 2019-1638 Rapid Response Specialist: Stuart Goldberg Reason Stated for Filing: Plant Layoff Company: Kickstarter, PBC 58 Kent Street Brooklyn, NY 11222 County: New York | WDB Name: NEW YORK CITY | Region: New York City Contact: Nicola Porter-Smith, Director, People Operations Phone: Not Provided Business Type: Operates as an internet website that provides tools to raise funds for various community projects through crowd funding resources. Number Affected: 25 Total Employees: ----- Layoff Date: 5/15/2020 – 9/30/2020 Closing Date: ------ Reason for Dislocation: Unforeseeable business circumstances prompted by COVID-19 FEIN NUM: 16-1778334 Union: Office & Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Classification: Plant Layoff
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