Louisiana Layoffs — February 2017
Employers in Louisiana submitted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2017, putting at risk an estimated 116 workers — down from January and up 132% versus February 2016. The average filing covered 39 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 59 |
| Education | 1 | 40 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 17 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 59 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Education reported 40 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge | 1 | 59 |
| Caddo | 1 | 40 |
| Lafayette | 1 | 17 |
East Baton Rouge felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 59 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 1 | 59 |
| Shreveport | 1 | 40 |
| Lafayette | 1 | 17 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abb | Baton Rouge | 59 | ||
| Blue Cliff College | Shreveport | 40 | ||
| Freeport McMoran Oil & Gas (GoM Operations) | Lafayette | 17 |
Topping the list was Abb at its Baton Rouge facility, reporting 59 affected workers. Blue Cliff College followed with 40 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.