Louisiana Layoffs — May 2016
Employers in Louisiana filed 1 WARN Act notices in May 2016, impacting roughly 80 workers — representing a pullback from April and down 85% versus May 2015. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 80 |
The Mining & Energy sector led the way in workforce reductions with 80 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary | 1 | 80 |
Saint Mary absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 80 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan City | 1 | 80 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danos & Curole Marine Contractors | Morgan City | 80 |
The single largest action involved Danos & Curole Marine Contractors at its Morgan City facility, reporting 80 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Louisiana, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Mining & Energy 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.