Alabama Layoffs — February 2016
Employers in Alabama reported 1 WARN Act notices in February 2016, displacing an estimated 300 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and up 63% versus February 2015. The average filing covered 300 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 300 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 300 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
Geographic details were not available for filings in Alabama this month.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 300 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atherotech Diagnostic Lab | 300 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Atherotech Diagnostic Lab at its Alabama facility, reporting 300 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Alabama'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 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.