Alabama Layoffs — August 2023
Employers in Alabama posted 2 WARN Act notices in August 2023, affecting an estimated 202 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July. The average filing covered 101 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 126 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 76 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 126 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 76 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 126 |
| Cherokee | 1 | 76 |
Jefferson felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 126 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 1 | 126 |
| Leesburg | 1 | 76 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 126 |
| Closure | 1 | 76 |
Closures accounted for 38% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Development Institute Head Start | Birmingham | 126 | Layoff | |
| Parkdale | Leesburg | 76 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Community Development Institute Head Start at its Birmingham facility, reporting 126 affected workers. Parkdale followed with 76 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.