Alabama Layoffs — January 2017
Employers in Alabama recorded 1 WARN Act notices in January 2017, covering approximately 332 workers — marking a sharp increase from December and down 33% versus January 2016. The average filing covered 332 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 332 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 332 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 332 |
Jackson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 332 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 1 | 332 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 332 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaulieu Group, LLC. - Bridgeport Fibers | Bridgeport | 332 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Beaulieu Group, LLC. - Bridgeport Fibers at its Bridgeport facility, reporting 332 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.