Alabama Layoffs — March 2012
Employers in Alabama posted 2 WARN Act notices in March 2012, affecting an estimated 239 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to February and down 74% versus March 2011. The average filing covered 120 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 115 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 115 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 1 | 124 |
| Mobile | 1 | 115 |
Houston absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 124 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dothan | 1 | 124 |
| Mobile | 1 | 115 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 124 |
| Layoff | 1 | 115 |
The high proportion of closures (52% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthgrains Baking Co.., Dothan | Dothan | 124 | Closure | |
| Earthgrains Bakery Co.., Mobile | Mobile | 115 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Earthgrains Baking Co.., Dothan at its Dothan facility, reporting 124 affected workers. Earthgrains Bakery Co.., Mobile followed with 115 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 Accommodation & Food 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.