Alabama Layoffs — July 2012
Employers in Alabama recorded 1 WARN Act notices in July 2012, covering approximately 87 workers — marking a decline from June and down 26% versus July 2011. The average filing covered 87 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 87 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 87 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 1 | 87 |
Madison absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 87 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 1 | 87 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 87 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Springs | Huntsville | 87 | Closure |
Leading the list was Big Springs at its Huntsville facility, reporting 87 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.