Georgia Layoffs — April 2013
Employers in Georgia reported 2 WARN Act notices in April 2013, displacing an estimated 338 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and down 16% versus April 2012. The average filing covered 169 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 205 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 133 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 205 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 133 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 1 | 205 |
| Emanuel | 1 | 133 |
Chatham felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 205 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah | 1 | 205 |
| Swainsboro | 1 | 133 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veolia Transportation | Savannah | 205 | ||
| Savannah Luggage | Swainsboro | 133 |
The most significant filing came from Veolia Transportation at its Savannah facility, reporting 205 affected workers. Savannah Luggage followed with 133 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Georgia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Georgia. 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 Georgia WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.