Alabama Layoffs — July 2021
Employers in Alabama recorded 4 WARN Act notices in July 2021, covering approximately 365 workers — marking a sharp increase from June and down 43% versus July 2020. The average filing covered 91 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 133 |
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 132 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 58 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 42 |
The Finance & Insurance sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 133 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Admin & Support Services reported 132 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 133 |
| Dale | 1 | 132 |
| Etowah | 1 | 58 |
| Walker | 1 | 42 |
Jefferson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 133 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 1 | 133 |
| Daleville | 1 | 132 |
| Gadsden | 1 | 58 |
| Jasper | 1 | 42 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 190 |
| Closure | 2 | 175 |
Closures accounted for 48% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Recovery Associates | Birmingham | 133 | Closure | |
| Primus Solutions | Daleville | 132 | Layoff | |
| Crothall Healthcare Environmental Services | Gadsden | 58 | Layoff | |
| Corsicana Mattress | Jasper | 42 | Closure |
Leading the list was Portfolio Recovery Associates at its Birmingham facility, reporting 133 affected workers. Primus Solutions followed with 132 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.