Louisiana Layoffs — January 2011
Employers in Louisiana filed 1 WARN Act notices in January 2011, impacting roughly 152 workers — representing a notable rise over December and down 60% versus January 2010. The average filing covered 152 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1 | 152 |
The Construction sector led the way in workforce reductions with 152 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge | 1 | 152 |
East Baton Rouge was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 152 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 1 | 152 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs Field Services | Baton Rouge | 152 |
The single largest action involved Jacobs Field Services at its Baton Rouge facility, reporting 152 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Construction 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.