Alabama Layoffs — August 2010
Employers in Alabama logged 4 WARN Act notices in August 2010, involving roughly 846 workers — climbing above July and down 63% versus August 2009. The average filing covered 212 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 409 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 369 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 68 |
The Professional Services sector dominated layoff filings with 409 workers across 2 notices. Meanwhile, Wholesale Trade reported 369 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 369 |
| Monroe | 1 | 68 |
Jefferson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 44% of all affected workers with 369 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 1 | 369 |
| Monroeville | 1 | 68 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 686 |
| Layoff | 2 | 160 |
The high proportion of closures (81% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caremark Rx | Birmingham | 369 | Closure | |
| Chugach World Services | 317 | Closure | ||
| Northrop Grumman | 92 | Layoff | ||
| Vanity Fair Brands | Monroeville | 68 | Layoff |
The biggest impact was at Caremark Rx at its Birmingham facility, reporting 369 affected workers. Chugach World Services followed with 317 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
This data points to 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.