Louisiana Layoffs — October 2015
Employers in Louisiana submitted 2 WARN Act notices in October 2015, putting at risk an estimated 410 workers — down from September and down 6% versus October 2014. The average filing covered 205 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 410 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 410 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Tammany | 1 | 336 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 74 |
Saint Tammany absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 82% of all affected workers with 336 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madisonville | 1 | 336 |
| New Orleans | 1 | 74 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Marine | Madisonville | 336 | ||
| Chi | New Orleans | 74 |
Topping the list was Trinity Marine at its Madisonville facility, reporting 336 affected workers. Chi followed with 74 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Louisiana, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.