Louisiana Layoffs — October 2013
Employers in Louisiana posted 3 WARN Act notices in October 2013, affecting an estimated 125 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to September. The average filing covered 42 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 1 | 100 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 25 |
The Agriculture sector saw the heaviest impact with 100 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 25 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Landry | 1 | 100 |
| Saint Mary | 2 | 25 |
Saint Landry absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 100 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Morrow | 1 | 100 |
| Morgan City | 2 | 25 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Hardwood Products | Morrow | 100 | ||
| McDermott International | Morgan City | 19 | ||
| McDermott International | Morgan City | 6 |
The largest notice was filed by Louisiana Hardwood Products at its Morrow facility, reporting 100 affected workers. McDermott International followed with 19 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Agriculture 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.