Georgia Layoffs — June 2008
Employers in Georgia reported 2 WARN Act notices in June 2008, displacing an estimated 90 workers — signaling a deceleration from May and up 23% versus June 2007. The average filing covered 45 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 90 |
The Finance & Insurance sector topped the list of affected industries with 90 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hall | 1 | 60 |
| Fulton | 1 | 30 |
Hall bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 60 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | 1 | 60 |
| Alpharetta | 1 | 30 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suntrust | Gainesville | 60 | ||
| Fireman's Fund Insurance | Alpharetta | 30 |
The most significant filing came from Suntrust at its Gainesville facility, reporting 60 affected workers. Fireman's Fund Insurance followed with 30 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Georgia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Georgia. 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 Georgia WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.