Louisiana Layoffs — July 2007
Employers in Louisiana reported 2 WARN Act notices in July 2007, displacing an estimated 177 workers — signaling a deceleration from June. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 118 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 59 |
The Finance & Insurance sector topped the list of affected industries with 118 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Real Estate reported 59 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge | 2 | 177 |
East Baton Rouge felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 177 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 2 | 177 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Mortgage | Baton Rouge | 118 | ||
| Wells Fargo Home Mortgage | Baton Rouge | 59 |
The most significant filing came from Capital One Mortgage at its Baton Rouge facility, reporting 118 affected workers. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage followed with 59 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Louisiana. 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 Louisiana WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.