Georgia Layoffs — December 2014
Employers in Georgia filed 5 WARN Act notices in December 2014, impacting roughly 353 workers — representing a notable rise over November and down 68% versus December 2013. The average filing covered 71 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 210 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 56 |
| Other | 1 | 34 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 27 |
| Transportation | 1 | 26 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 210 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 56 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett | 3 | 292 |
| Floyd | 1 | 34 |
| Cherokee | 1 | 27 |
Gwinnett absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 83% of all affected workers with 292 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville | 2 | 266 |
| Rome | 1 | 34 |
| Woodstock | 1 | 27 |
| Duluth | 1 | 26 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Lawrenceville | 210 | ||
| Swisher | Lawrenceville | 56 | ||
| Encompass Group | Rome | 34 | ||
| Radius Global Solutions | Woodstock | 27 | ||
| Volvo Logistics Services Americas | Duluth | 26 |
The single largest action involved Cisco at its Lawrenceville facility, reporting 210 affected workers. Swisher followed with 56 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Georgia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Georgia. 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 Georgia WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.