Louisiana Layoffs — January 2018
Employers in Louisiana recorded 3 WARN Act notices in January 2018, covering approximately 355 workers — marking a decline from December and up 206% versus January 2017. The average filing covered 118 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 176 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 94 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 85 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 176 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Finance & Insurance reported 94 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge | 2 | 270 |
| Lafayette | 1 | 85 |
East Baton Rouge was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 76% of all affected workers with 270 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 2 | 270 |
| Lafayette | 1 | 85 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Club #8204 | Baton Rouge | 176 | ||
| Crescent Bank & Trust | Baton Rouge | 94 | ||
| PAM Specialty Hospital | Lafayette | 85 |
Leading the list was Sam's Club #8204 at its Baton Rouge facility, reporting 176 affected workers. Crescent Bank & Trust followed with 94 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.