Alabama Layoffs — January 2009
Employers in Alabama submitted 3 WARN Act notices in January 2009, putting at risk an estimated 884 workers — down 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 |
The Admin & Support Services sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 706 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Talladega | 1 | 706 |
| Chambers | 1 | 127 |
| Lowndes | 1 | 51 |
Talladega was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 |
Topping the list was Elwood Staffing/Honda Plant at its Lincoln facility, reporting 706 affected workers. Norbord followed with 127 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.