Louisiana Layoffs — May 2018
Employers in Louisiana reported 2 WARN Act notices in May 2018, displacing an estimated 398 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and down 29% versus May 2017. The average filing covered 199 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 227 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 171 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 227 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Healthcare reported 171 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 1 | 227 |
| Calcasieu | 1 | 171 |
Lincoln absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 57% of all affected workers with 227 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Simsboro | 1 | 227 |
| Lake Charles | 1 | 171 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardagh Glass | Simsboro | 227 | ||
| Lake Charles Memorial Health System – Moss Memorial Campus | Lake Charles | 171 |
The most significant filing came from Ardagh Glass at its Simsboro facility, reporting 227 affected workers. Lake Charles Memorial Health System – Moss Memorial Campus followed with 171 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Louisiana, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.