Alabama Layoffs — May 2014
Employers in Alabama recorded 3 WARN Act notices in May 2014, covering approximately 350 workers — marking a decline 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 287 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 63 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 287 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Healthcare reported 63 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale | 1 | 188 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 99 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 63 |
Lauderdale saw the most concentrated activity, 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 |
Leading the list was The Hon at its Florence facility, reporting 188 affected workers. Hewlett-Packard followed with 99 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.