Employers in Alabama recorded 2 WARN Act notices in August 2015, covering approximately 236 workers — marking a decline from July and up 119% versus August 2014. The average filing covered 118 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 236 |
The Mining & Energy sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 236 workers across 2 notices.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Walker | 2 | 236 |
Walker absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 236 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 2 | 236 |
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 118 |
Closures accounted for 50% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North American Coal Corporation | Jasper | 118 | Closure | 2015-08-05 |
| North American Coal Corporation | Jasper | 118 | 2015-08-05 |
Leading the list was North American Coal Corporation at its Jasper facility, reporting 118 affected workers. North American Coal Corporation followed with 118 workers.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Mining & Energy 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.
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