Louisiana Layoffs — April 2011
Employers in Louisiana filed 2 WARN Act notices in April 2011, impacting roughly 7 workers — representing a pullback from March and down 99% versus April 2010. The average filing covered 4 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 6 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 6 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 1 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 6 |
Jefferson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 86% of all affected workers with 6 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 1 | 6 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin | New Orleans | 6 | ||
| Areva NP | 1 |
The single largest action involved Lockheed Martin at its New Orleans facility, reporting 6 affected workers. Areva NP followed with 1 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.