Alabama Layoffs — October 2014
Employers in Alabama submitted 1 WARN Act notices in October 2014, putting at risk an estimated 100 workers — up substantially from September and down 17% versus October 2013. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 100 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 100 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan | 1 | 100 |
Morgan bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 100 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 1 | 100 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 100 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleris – Nichols Aluminum Alabama | Decatur | 100 | Closure |
Topping the list was Aleris – Nichols Aluminum Alabama at its Decatur facility, reporting 100 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight 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.