Alabama Layoffs — December 2010
Employers in Alabama reported 2 WARN Act notices in December 2010, displacing an estimated 272 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 36% versus December 2009. The average filing covered 136 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 202 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 70 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 202 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 1 | 202 |
| Cullman | 1 | 70 |
Madison felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 74% of all affected workers with 202 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 1 | 202 |
| Cullman | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 272 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science Applications International Corp.. (Saic) | Huntsville | 202 | Closure | |
| Loparex | Cullman | 70 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Science Applications International Corp.. (Saic) at its Huntsville facility, reporting 202 affected workers. Loparex followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.