Alabama Layoffs — January 2010
Employers in Alabama reported 3 WARN Act notices in January 2010, displacing an estimated 599 workers — signaling an acceleration from December and down 32% versus January 2009. The average filing covered 200 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 134 |
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 114 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 134 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Admin & Support Services reported 114 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marengo | 1 | 351 |
| Jefferson | 2 | 248 |
Marengo bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 351 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Demopolis | 1 | 351 |
| Birmingham | 2 | 248 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 465 |
| Layoff | 1 | 134 |
The high proportion of closures (78% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Era Cap, Demopolis | Demopolis | 351 | Closure | |
| Urs | Birmingham | 134 | Layoff | |
| Contact US Teleservices | Birmingham | 114 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from New Era Cap, Demopolis at its Demopolis facility, reporting 351 affected workers. Urs followed with 134 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.