Louisiana Layoffs — January 2009
Employers in Louisiana recorded 4 WARN Act notices in January 2009, covering approximately 751 workers. The average filing covered 188 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 396 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 205 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 150 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 396 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Professional Services reported 205 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Landry | 1 | 396 |
| East Baton Rouge | 2 | 205 |
| Caddo | 1 | 150 |
Saint Landry was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 396 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Morrow | 1 | 396 |
| Baton Rouge | 2 | 205 |
| Shreveport | 1 | 150 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Hardwood Products | Morrow | 396 | ||
| Capital One | Shreveport | 150 | ||
| ICF International | Baton Rouge | 135 | ||
| Quadel Housing Services | Baton Rouge | 70 |
Leading the list was Louisiana Hardwood Products at its Morrow facility, reporting 396 affected workers. Capital One followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Louisiana labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Manufacturing 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.