Alabama Layoffs — July 2019
Employers in Alabama reported 2 WARN Act notices in July 2019, displacing an estimated 171 workers — signaling an acceleration from June and down 36% versus July 2018. The average filing covered 86 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 111 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 60 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 111 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 60 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 111 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 60 |
Jefferson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 111 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 1 | 111 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 111 |
| Layoff | 1 | 60 |
The high proportion of closures (65% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thryv | Birmingham | 111 | Closure | |
| Berry Global | Montgomery | 60 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Thryv at its Birmingham facility, reporting 111 affected workers. Berry Global followed with 60 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.