Louisiana Layoffs — April 2013
Employers in Louisiana posted 1 WARN Act notices in April 2013, affecting an estimated 105 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to March and down 58% versus April 2012. The average filing covered 105 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 105 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 105 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tangipahoa | 1 | 105 |
Tangipahoa bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 105 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Amite | 1 | 105 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradken Steel | Amite | 105 |
The largest notice was filed by Bradken Steel at its Amite facility, reporting 105 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Louisiana, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.