Louisiana Layoffs — December 2014
Employers in Louisiana posted 2 WARN Act notices in December 2014, affecting an estimated 381 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November and up 376% versus December 2013. The average filing covered 190 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 215 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 166 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 215 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Healthcare reported 166 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint James | 1 | 215 |
| Rapides | 1 | 166 |
Saint James felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 215 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Convent | 1 | 215 |
| Alexandria | 1 | 166 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. James Stevedoring Partners | Convent | 215 | ||
| Community Development Institute Head Start - Rapides Parish | Alexandria | 166 |
The largest notice was filed by St. James Stevedoring Partners at its Convent facility, reporting 215 affected workers. Community Development Institute Head Start - Rapides Parish followed with 166 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.