Alabama Layoffs — November 2023
Employers in Alabama reported 2 WARN Act notices in November 2023, displacing an estimated 169 workers. The average filing covered 84 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 169 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 169 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lee | 1 | 97 |
| Butler | 1 | 72 |
Lee absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 57% of all affected workers with 97 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 1 | 97 |
| Chapman | 1 | 72 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 169 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | Auburn | 97 | Closure | |
| Boise Cascade | Chapman | 72 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Thermo Fisher Scientific at its Auburn facility, reporting 97 affected workers. Boise Cascade followed with 72 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Alabama labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.