Alabama Layoffs — May 2014
Employers in Alabama submitted 3 WARN Act notices in May 2014, putting at risk an estimated 350 workers — down from April and up 56% versus May 2013. The average filing covered 117 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 63 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 63 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale | 1 | 188 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 99 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 63 |
Lauderdale absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 188 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Florence | 1 | 188 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 99 |
| Birmingham | 1 | 63 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 251 |
| Layoff | 1 | 99 |
The high proportion of closures (72% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hon | Florence | 188 | Closure | |
| Hewlett-Packard | Montgomery | 99 | Layoff | |
| Athenahealth | Birmingham | 63 | Closure |
Topping the list was The Hon at its Florence facility, reporting 188 affected workers. Hewlett-Packard followed with 99 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.