Alabama Layoffs — August 2012
Employers in Alabama posted 1 WARN Act notices in August 2012, affecting an estimated 119 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to July and down 83% versus August 2011. The average filing covered 119 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 119 |
The Utilities sector saw the heaviest impact with 119 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette | 1 | 119 |
Fayette was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 119 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette | 1 | 119 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 119 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Power Source | Fayette | 119 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by American Power Source at its Fayette facility, reporting 119 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Utilities 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.