Alabama Layoffs — July 2008
Employers in Alabama recorded 1 WARN Act notices in July 2008, covering approximately 69 workers — marking a decline from June and down 87% versus July 2007. The average filing covered 69 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 69 |
The Professional Services sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 69 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun | 1 | 69 |
Calhoun was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 69 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anniston | 1 | 69 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 69 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Federal | Anniston | 69 | Closure |
Leading the list was Advanced Federal at its Anniston facility, reporting 69 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.