Louisiana Layoffs — January 2013
Employers in Louisiana reported 1 WARN Act notices in January 2013, displacing an estimated 4 workers — signaling an acceleration from December and down 96% versus January 2012. The average filing covered 4 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 4 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 4 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 4 |
Jefferson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 4 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 1 | 4 |
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 | 4 |
The most significant filing came from Lockheed Martin at its New Orleans facility, reporting 4 affected 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.