Louisiana Layoffs — January 2010
Employers in Louisiana reported 2 WARN Act notices in January 2010, displacing an estimated 377 workers — signaling a deceleration from December and down 50% versus January 2009. The average filing covered 188 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 342 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 35 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 342 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 35 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ouachita | 1 | 342 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 35 |
Ouachita was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 91% of all affected workers with 342 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 1 | 342 |
| New Orleans | 1 | 35 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Marketing Services | Monroe | 342 | ||
| Lockheed Martin | New Orleans | 35 |
The most significant filing came from Accent Marketing Services at its Monroe facility, reporting 342 affected workers. Lockheed Martin followed with 35 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Louisiana, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.