Louisiana Layoffs — December 2017
Employers in Louisiana posted 3 WARN Act notices in December 2017, affecting an estimated 398 workers and up 26% versus December 2016. The average filing covered 133 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 235 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 163 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 235 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 163 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| West Feliciana | 2 | 235 |
| Livingston | 1 | 163 |
West Feliciana felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 235 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Francisville | 2 | 235 |
| Walker | 1 | 163 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cb&I | Walker | 163 | ||
| Aptim Services | Saint Francisville | 123 | ||
| Aptim Services | Saint Francisville | 112 |
The largest notice was filed by Cb&I at its Walker facility, reporting 163 affected workers. Aptim Services followed with 123 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Louisiana labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Professional Services 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.