Alabama Layoffs — December 2012
Employers in Alabama submitted 1 WARN Act notices in December 2012, putting at risk an estimated 124 workers — down from November and down 64% versus December 2011. The average filing covered 124 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 124 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 124 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Macon | 1 | 124 |
Macon was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 124 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tuskegee | 1 | 124 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 124 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | Tuskegee | 124 | Closure |
Topping the list was Sodexo at its Tuskegee facility, reporting 124 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 Accommodation & Food 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.