Alabama Layoffs — March 2023
Employers in Alabama posted 3 WARN Act notices in March 2023, affecting an estimated 244 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to February. The average filing covered 81 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 159 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 159 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | 2 | 159 |
| Morgan | 1 | 85 |
Tuscaloosa saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 159 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Vance | 1 | 122 |
| Decatur | 1 | 85 |
| Cottondale | 1 | 37 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 159 |
| Closure | 1 | 85 |
Closures accounted for 35% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logistics Insight | Vance | 122 | Layoff | |
| Whole Earth Brands | Decatur | 85 | Closure | |
| Logistics Insight | Cottondale | 37 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Logistics Insight at its Vance facility, reporting 122 affected workers. Whole Earth Brands followed with 85 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.