Alabama Layoffs — August 2015
Employers in Alabama posted 1 WARN Act notices in August 2015, affecting an estimated 118 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and up 9% versus August 2014. The average filing covered 118 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 118 |
The Mining & Energy sector saw the heaviest impact with 118 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Walker | 1 | 118 |
Walker was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 118 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 1 | 118 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 118 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North American Coal | Jasper | 118 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by North American Coal at its Jasper facility, reporting 118 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Mining & Energy 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.