Louisiana Layoffs — October 2017
Employers in Louisiana logged 1 WARN Act notices in October 2017, involving roughly 69 workers and down 84% versus October 2016. The average filing covered 69 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 69 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 69 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bienville | 1 | 69 |
Bienville absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 69 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arcadia | 1 | 69 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondi Bags | Arcadia | 69 |
The biggest impact was at Mondi Bags at its Arcadia facility, reporting 69 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to 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.