Alabama Layoffs — January 2009
Employers in Alabama reported 3 WARN Act notices in January 2009, displacing an estimated 884 workers — signaling a deceleration from December and up 144% versus January 2008. The average filing covered 295 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 706 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 178 |
The Admin & Support Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 706 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 178 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Talladega | 1 | 706 |
| Chambers | 1 | 127 |
| Lowndes | 1 | 51 |
Talladega absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 706 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 1 | 706 |
| Lanett | 1 | 127 |
| Fort Deposit | 1 | 51 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 706 |
| Closure | 2 | 178 |
Closures accounted for 20% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elwood Staffing/Honda Plant | Lincoln | 706 | Layoff | |
| Norbord | Lanett | 127 | Closure | |
| Cummings Signs | Fort Deposit | 51 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Elwood Staffing/Honda Plant at its Lincoln facility, reporting 706 affected workers. Norbord followed with 127 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Admin & Support 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.