Louisiana Layoffs — November 2015
Employers in Louisiana reported 3 WARN Act notices in November 2015, displacing an estimated 380 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and down 16% versus November 2014. The average filing covered 127 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 195 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 130 |
| Utilities | 1 | 55 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 195 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Mining & Energy reported 130 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 2 | 325 |
| Claiborne | 1 | 55 |
Jefferson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 86% of all affected workers with 325 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 2 | 325 |
| Haynesville | 1 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs MSFOC Group, Jacobs Technology Michoud Assembly Facility | New Orleans | 195 | ||
| Noble Drilling | New Orleans | 130 | ||
| Flint Energy Services | Haynesville | 55 |
The most significant filing came from Jacobs MSFOC Group, Jacobs Technology Michoud Assembly Facility at its New Orleans facility, reporting 195 affected workers. Noble Drilling followed with 130 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Louisiana, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.