Alabama Layoffs — April 2018
Employers in Alabama submitted 3 WARN Act notices in April 2018, putting at risk an estimated 214 workers — down from March and up 50% versus April 2017. The average filing covered 71 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 148 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 148 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Autauga | 1 | 92 |
| Houston | 1 | 66 |
| Covington | 1 | 56 |
Autauga felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 92 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Prattville | 1 | 92 |
| Dothan | 1 | 66 |
| Andalusia | 1 | 56 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 122 |
| Closure | 1 | 92 |
Closures accounted for 43% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasai North America | Prattville | 92 | Closure | |
| Nutcracker Brands | Dothan | 66 | Layoff | |
| Vector Aerospace | Andalusia | 56 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Kasai North America at its Prattville facility, reporting 92 affected workers. Nutcracker Brands followed with 66 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
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.