Alabama Layoffs — October 1999
Employers in Alabama recorded 2 WARN Act notices in October 1999, covering approximately 670 workers — marking a decline from September and up 1% versus October 1998. The average filing covered 335 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 76 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 76 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 2 | 670 |
Jefferson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 670 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 2 | 670 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 670 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just For Feet | Birmingham | 594 | Closure | |
| Tenet Physician Services | Birmingham | 76 | Closure |
Leading the list was Just For Feet at its Birmingham facility, reporting 594 affected workers. Tenet Physician Services followed with 76 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.