Alabama Layoffs — January 2000
Employers in Alabama submitted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2000, putting at risk an estimated 192 workers and down 67% versus January 1999. The average filing covered 96 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 112 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 112 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 1 | 112 |
| Sumter | 1 | 80 |
Mobile was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 112 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 1 | 112 |
| Livingston | 1 | 80 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 192 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Hospital Of Mobile | Mobile | 112 | Closure | |
| Century Cartons | Livingston | 80 | Closure |
Topping the list was Charter Hospital Of Mobile at its Mobile facility, reporting 112 affected workers. Century Cartons followed with 80 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Alabama. 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 Alabama WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.