Louisiana Layoffs — May 2011
Employers in Louisiana recorded 2 WARN Act notices in May 2011, covering approximately 151 workers — marking a sharp increase from April and down 45% versus May 2010. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 149 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 2 |
The Professional Services sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 149 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 2 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 149 |
| Caddo | 1 | 2 |
Washington absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 99% of all affected workers with 149 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bogalusa | 1 | 149 |
| Shreveport | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitel Operating | Bogalusa | 149 | ||
| Flextronics Americas | Shreveport | 2 |
Leading the list was Sitel Operating at its Bogalusa facility, reporting 149 affected workers. Flextronics Americas followed with 2 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.