Alabama Layoffs — July 1999
Employers in Alabama posted 2 WARN Act notices in July 1999, affecting an estimated 472 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and down 79% versus July 1998. The average filing covered 236 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 396 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 76 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 396 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Arts & Entertainment reported 76 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale | 1 | 76 |
Lauderdale bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 16% of all affected workers with 76 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Florence | 1 | 76 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 472 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northrop Grumman Technical Services | 396 | Closure | ||
| Treat Entertainment | Florence | 76 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Northrop Grumman Technical Services at its Alabama facility, reporting 396 affected workers. Treat Entertainment followed with 76 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 Information & Technology 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.