Alabama Layoffs — August 2010
Employers in Alabama recorded 4 WARN Act notices in August 2010, covering approximately 846 workers — marking a sharp increase from July and down 63% versus August 2009. The average filing covered 212 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 409 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 68 |
The Professional Services sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 409 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 68 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 369 |
| Monroe | 1 | 68 |
Jefferson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 44% of all affected workers with 369 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 1 | 369 |
| Monroeville | 1 | 68 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 686 |
| Layoff | 2 | 160 |
The high proportion of closures (81% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caremark Rx | Birmingham | 369 | Closure | |
| Chugach World Services | 317 | Closure | ||
| Northrop Grumman | 92 | Layoff | ||
| Vanity Fair Brands | Monroeville | 68 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Caremark Rx at its Birmingham facility, reporting 369 affected workers. Chugach World Services followed with 317 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.