Alabama Layoffs — April 2008
Employers in Alabama filed 3 WARN Act notices in April 2008, impacting roughly 450 workers — representing a pullback from March and down 29% versus April 2007. The average filing covered 150 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 272 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 100 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 78 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 272 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 100 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 3 | 450 |
Jefferson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 450 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 1 | 272 |
| Bessemer | 1 | 100 |
| Birmingham | 1 | 78 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 450 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teletech | Fairfield | 272 | Closure | |
| Cardinal Health | Bessemer | 100 | Closure | |
| First American Bank | Birmingham | 78 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Teletech at its Fairfield facility, reporting 272 affected workers. Cardinal Health followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.