Alabama Layoffs — October 2008
Employers in Alabama filed 2 WARN Act notices in October 2008, impacting roughly 1,089 workers — representing a notable rise over September and down 36% versus October 2007. The average filing covered 544 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 1,000 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,000 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 1,000 |
| Marshall | 1 | 89 |
Jefferson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 92% of all affected workers with 1,000 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 1 | 1,000 |
| Arab | 1 | 89 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 1,089 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physician’S Medical Center | Birmingham | 1,000 | Closure | |
| Fpmi Solutions | Arab | 89 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Physician’S Medical Center at its Birmingham facility, reporting 1,000 affected workers. Fpmi Solutions followed with 89 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores 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.