WARN Act filings filed with the Alabama Department of Labor.
Last updated: Apr 22, 2026 · Showing last 24 months
Alabama has recorded 59 WARN filings over the past 24 months, affecting 6,421 workers across 54 companies. The most active filer is East Coast Migrant Head Start with 3 filings. Most filings are concentrated in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Montgomery. Of these, 29 involved facility closures and 30 were layoff events. Filing dates range from May 6, 2024 through Apr 15, 2026. Employers provided an average of 56 days notice before the effective date. Filings in the most recent quarter were higher than the prior quarter, with 12 compared to 9.
If your employer filed a WARN notice in Alabama, you are entitled to 60 days advance written notice before your last day. During the notice period, you remain employed with regular pay and benefits. If your employer gave less than 60 days notice, you may be entitled to back pay and benefits for each day of the shortfall. After your last day, file for unemployment insurance with the Alabama Department of Labor as soon as possible. Review your COBRA options to continue health coverage for up to 18 months. Visit your local America's Job Center for free career counseling, resume help, and retraining vouchers. Ask specifically about Rapid Response services, which are designed for WARN-affected workers.
Apply online at the Alabama Department of Labor. You may be eligible before your last day.
Continue your employer health plan for up to 18 months, or compare lower-cost options on the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Employers with 100 or more employees must give 60 days written notice before mass layoffs or plant closings.
Free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining programs through CareerOneStop.
America's Job Centers offer free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining vouchers for WARN-affected workers. Ask about Rapid Response services.
Alabama follows the federal WARN Act with no additional state-level requirements. All data on this page is sourced from official filings published by the Alabama Department of Labor. Updated daily on business days. View source data at Alabama Department of Labor →
| Company | City | Type | Workers | Effective | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serta Mattress | Cullman | Closure | 102 | 2026-04-17 | 2026-04-15 |
| Legacy Supply Chain Operations | Decatur | Closure | 6 | 2026-06-06 | 2026-04-09 |
| Swedish Match Cigars | Dothan | Layoff | 54 | 2026-05-31 | 2026-04-01 |
| Resolute Forest Products | Alpine | Closure | 20 | 2026-05-24 | 2026-03-31 |
| Resolute Forest Products | Coosa Pines | Closure | 255 | 2026-05-24 | 2026-03-31 |
| Overland Contracting | Coosada | Layoff | 62 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-17 |
| Saddle Creek Logistics Services | Bessemer | Layoff | 151 | 2026-04-30 | 2026-02-27 |
| Louis Vuitton | Birmingham | Closure | 10 | 2026-02-17 | 2026-02-19 |
| Cvg | Piedmont | Layoff | 76 | 2026-04-11 | 2026-02-19 |
| Southern Parallel Forest Products | Albertville | Closure | 62 | 2026-04-08 | 2026-02-12 |
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