Alabama Layoffs — October 2013
Employers in Alabama posted 2 WARN Act notices in October 2013, affecting an estimated 121 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to September. The average filing covered 60 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 80 |
| Retail | 1 | 41 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 80 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Retail reported 41 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 1 | 80 |
| Morgan | 1 | 41 |
Madison saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 66% of all affected workers with 80 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 1 | 80 |
| Decatur | 1 | 41 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 80 |
| Closure | 1 | 41 |
Closures accounted for 34% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Pain Center | Huntsville | 80 | Layoff | |
| Jc'S 5 Star Outlet | Decatur | 41 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Alabama Pain Center at its Huntsville facility, reporting 80 affected workers. Jc'S 5 Star Outlet followed with 41 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.