Alabama Layoffs — January 2021
Employers in Alabama submitted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2021, putting at risk an estimated 345 workers — up substantially from December and down 10% versus January 2020. The average filing covered 172 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 275 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 275 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 1 | 275 |
| Mobile | 1 | 70 |
Madison was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 275 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 1 | 275 |
| Mobile | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 275 |
| Layoff | 1 | 70 |
The high proportion of closures (80% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technicolor | Huntsville | 275 | Closure | |
| Imagen Brands | Mobile | 70 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Technicolor at its Huntsville facility, reporting 275 affected workers. Imagen Brands followed with 70 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 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.