Louisiana Layoffs — November 2012
Employers in Louisiana reported 3 WARN Act notices in November 2012, displacing an estimated 72 workers and down 81% versus November 2011. The average filing covered 24 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 72 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 72 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint John The Baptist | 1 | 60 |
| Jefferson | 2 | 12 |
Saint John The Baptist was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 83% of all affected workers with 60 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Reserve | 1 | 60 |
| New Orleans | 2 | 12 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepsi Beverages | Reserve | 60 | ||
| Lockheed Martin | New Orleans | 10 | ||
| Lockheed Martin | New Orleans | 2 |
The most significant filing came from Pepsi Beverages at its Reserve facility, reporting 60 affected workers. Lockheed Martin followed with 10 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.