Louisiana Layoffs — March 2016
Employers in Louisiana recorded 3 WARN Act notices in March 2016, covering approximately 311 workers — marking a sharp increase from February and down 56% versus March 2015. The average filing covered 104 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 226 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 85 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 226 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 85 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge | 2 | 310 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 1 |
East Baton Rouge saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 310 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 2 | 310 |
| New Orleans | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stupp | Baton Rouge | 226 | ||
| Xerox State & Local Soltuions | Baton Rouge | 84 | ||
| Maslow Media Group LLC DBA Al Jazeera America LLC | New Orleans | 1 |
Leading the list was Stupp at its Baton Rouge facility, reporting 226 affected workers. Xerox State & Local Soltuions followed with 84 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.