Alabama Layoffs — September 2010
Employers in Alabama submitted 1 WARN Act notices in September 2010, putting at risk an estimated 201 workers — down from August and down 47% versus September 2009. The average filing covered 201 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 201 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 201 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale | 1 | 201 |
Lauderdale bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 201 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Florence | 1 | 201 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 201 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Healthcare | Florence | 201 | Closure |
Topping the list was Aramark Healthcare at its Florence facility, reporting 201 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.