Alabama Layoffs — May 2013
Employers in Alabama submitted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2013, putting at risk an estimated 224 workers — down from April and down 31% versus May 2012. The average filing covered 112 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 157 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 157 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 1 | 157 |
| Tuscaloosa | 1 | 67 |
Monroe absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 70% of all affected workers with 157 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Frisco City | 1 | 157 |
| Brookwood | 1 | 67 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 224 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Furniture | Frisco City | 157 | Closure | |
| Tuscaloosa Resources Inc.., Swann’S Crossing Mine | Brookwood | 67 | Closure |
Topping the list was Standard Furniture at its Frisco City facility, reporting 157 affected workers. Tuscaloosa Resources Inc.., Swann’S Crossing Mine followed with 67 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.