Alabama Layoffs — August 2017
Employers in Alabama reported 1 WARN Act notices in August 2017, displacing an estimated 96 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and down 76% versus August 2016. The average filing covered 96 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 96 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 96 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 1 | 96 |
Houston saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 96 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dothan | 1 | 96 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 96 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabil Alabama | Dothan | 96 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Jabil Alabama at its Dothan facility, reporting 96 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.