Alabama Layoffs — August 2014
Employers in Alabama posted 2 WARN Act notices in August 2014, affecting an estimated 108 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and down 89% versus August 2013. The average filing covered 54 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 51 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 57 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 51 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 2 | 108 |
Jefferson felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 108 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 2 | 108 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 57 |
| Closure | 1 | 51 |
Closures accounted for 47% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labcorp | Birmingham | 57 | Layoff | |
| Harsco Metals & Minerals | Birmingham | 51 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Labcorp at its Birmingham facility, reporting 57 affected workers. Harsco Metals & Minerals followed with 51 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.