Louisiana Layoffs — November 2019
Employers in Louisiana filed 2 WARN Act notices in November 2019, impacting roughly 56 workers — representing a notable rise over October. The average filing covered 28 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 56 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 56 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge | 2 | 56 |
East Baton Rouge was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 56 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 2 | 56 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Garden Hotel | Baton Rouge | 28 | ||
| Wyndham Hotels and Resorts | Baton Rouge | 28 |
The single largest action involved Wyndham Garden Hotel at its Baton Rouge facility, reporting 28 affected workers. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts followed with 28 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Louisiana labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Accommodation & Food 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.