Alabama Layoffs — August 2019
Employers in Alabama recorded 1 WARN Act notices in August 2019, covering approximately 72 workers — marking a decline from July and down 72% versus August 2018. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 72 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 72 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin | 1 | 72 |
Baldwin was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 72 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Daphne | 1 | 72 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 72 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inform Diagnostics | Daphne | 72 | Closure |
Leading the list was Inform Diagnostics at its Daphne facility, reporting 72 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.