Louisiana Layoffs — February 2019
Employers in Louisiana filed 2 WARN Act notices in February 2019, impacting roughly 582 workers — representing a pullback from January and up 114% versus February 2018. The average filing covered 291 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 582 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 582 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 2 | 582 |
Lafayette bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 582 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 2 | 582 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wal-Mart Store #534 | Lafayette | 291 | ||
| Walmart | Lafayette | 291 |
The single largest action involved Wal-Mart Store #534 at its Lafayette facility, reporting 291 affected workers. Walmart followed with 291 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.