Louisiana Layoffs — September 2015
Employers in Louisiana filed 6 WARN Act notices in September 2015, impacting roughly 478 workers — representing a notable rise over August and down 6% versus September 2014. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 150 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 130 |
| Transportation | 1 | 80 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 68 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 50 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 150 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 130 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge | 2 | 150 |
| Calcasieu | 1 | 130 |
| Caddo | 1 | 80 |
| Tangipahoa | 1 | 68 |
| Ouachita | 1 | 50 |
East Baton Rouge bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 2 | 150 |
| Lake Charles | 1 | 130 |
| Shreveport | 1 | 80 |
| Hammond | 1 | 68 |
| Houston | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoa | Lake Charles | 130 | ||
| Magellan Health | Baton Rouge | 80 | ||
| Tango Transport | Shreveport | 80 | ||
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center | Baton Rouge | 70 | ||
| Garden City Group | Hammond | 68 | ||
| Hercules Offshore | Houston | 50 |
The single largest action involved Alcoa at its Lake Charles facility, reporting 130 affected workers. Magellan Health followed with 80 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 Healthcare 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.