Louisiana Layoffs — September 2012
Employers in Louisiana filed 2 WARN Act notices in September 2012, impacting roughly 197 workers — representing a notable rise over August and up 93% versus September 2011. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 122 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 75 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 122 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 75 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 122 |
| East Baton Rouge | 1 | 75 |
Jefferson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 122 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marrero | 1 | 122 |
| Baton Rouge | 1 | 75 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindred Hospital | Marrero | 122 | ||
| Staples | Baton Rouge | 75 |
The single largest action involved Kindred Hospital at its Marrero facility, reporting 122 affected workers. Staples followed with 75 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Louisiana labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Healthcare 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.