Alabama Layoffs — December 2016
Employers in Alabama filed 1 WARN Act notices in December 2016, impacting roughly 128 workers — representing a pullback from November and down 87% versus December 2015. The average filing covered 128 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 128 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 128 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 1 | 128 |
Madison was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 128 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 1 | 128 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 128 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jc Penney - Madison Square Mall | Huntsville | 128 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Jc Penney - Madison Square Mall at its Huntsville facility, reporting 128 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.