Alabama Layoffs — September 2004
Employers in Alabama submitted 2 WARN Act notices in September 2004, putting at risk an estimated 87 workers — down from August and down 98% versus September 2003. The average filing covered 44 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 24 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 24 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 2 | 87 |
Jefferson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 87 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 2 | 87 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 63 |
| Layoff | 1 | 24 |
The high proportion of closures (72% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Laundry Services (Sodexho, Inc..) | Birmingham | 63 | Closure | |
| Electronic Data Systems | Birmingham | 24 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Central Laundry Services (Sodexho, Inc..) at its Birmingham facility, reporting 63 affected workers. Electronic Data Systems followed with 24 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.