Louisiana Layoffs — May 2013
Employers in Louisiana filed 1 WARN Act notices in May 2013, impacting roughly 110 workers — representing a notable rise over April and down 83% versus May 2012. The average filing covered 110 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 110 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 110 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 110 |
Jefferson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 110 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 1 | 110 |
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 | 110 |
The single largest action involved Durham School Services at its New Orleans facility, reporting 110 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.