Louisiana Layoffs — July 2012
Employers in Louisiana submitted 2 WARN Act notices in July 2012, putting at risk an estimated 412 workers — down from June and up 472% versus July 2011. The average filing covered 206 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 212 |
| Retail | 1 | 200 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 212 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Retail reported 200 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 212 |
| East Baton Rouge | 1 | 200 |
Jefferson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 212 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 1 | 212 |
| Baton Rouge | 1 | 200 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham School Services | New Orleans | 212 | ||
| Home Depot | Baton Rouge | 200 |
Topping the list was Durham School Services at its New Orleans facility, reporting 212 affected workers. Home Depot followed with 200 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.