Alabama Layoffs — January 2022
Employers in Alabama posted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2022, affecting an estimated 133 workers and down 61% versus January 2021. The average filing covered 66 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 58 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 58 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah | 1 | 75 |
| Madison | 1 | 58 |
Etowah was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 75 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gadsden | 1 | 75 |
| Huntsville | 1 | 58 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 133 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Plastic Products | Gadsden | 75 | Closure | |
| Keystone Foods/Tyson Foods | Huntsville | 58 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Decatur Plastic Products at its Gadsden facility, reporting 75 affected workers. Keystone Foods/Tyson Foods followed with 58 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.