Georgia Layoffs — June 2014
Employers in Georgia reported 9 WARN Act notices in June 2014, displacing an estimated 514 workers — signaling a deceleration from May and up 135% versus June 2013. The average filing covered 57 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 275 |
| Transportation | 1 | 131 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 93 |
| Education | 1 | 9 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 5 |
| Construction | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 275 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 131 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 3 | 225 |
| Gwinnett | 3 | 218 |
| Dekalb | 1 | 57 |
| Jackson | 1 | 9 |
| Floyd | 1 | 5 |
Fulton bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 44% of all affected workers with 225 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta | 1 | 131 |
| Duluth | 2 | 113 |
| Suwanee | 1 | 105 |
| Atlanta | 2 | 94 |
| Decatur | 1 | 57 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanjin Shipping America | Alpharetta | 131 | ||
| NDC Systems, L.P | Suwanee | 105 | ||
| Wipro | Atlanta | 93 | ||
| UTC Building & Industrial Systems | Duluth | 73 | ||
| CCP North America | Decatur | 57 | ||
| General Dynamics SATCOM | Duluth | 40 | ||
| Uti | Braselton | 9 | ||
| Reliable Health Care Mangement | Rome | 5 | ||
| T&M Construction | Atlanta | 1 |
The most significant filing came from Hanjin Shipping America at its Alpharetta facility, reporting 131 affected workers. NDC Systems, L.P followed with 105 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Georgia'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 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.