Louisiana Layoffs — April 2020
Employers in Louisiana filed 17 WARN Act notices in April 2020, impacting roughly 1,582 workers — representing a pullback from March and up 664% versus April 2019. The average filing covered 93 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 431 |
| Construction | 1 | 350 |
| Mining & Energy | 3 | 283 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 224 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 139 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 84 |
| Real Estate | 4 | 51 |
| Retail | 1 | 13 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 431 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Construction reported 350 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Caddo | 1 | 375 |
| West Baton Rouge | 1 | 350 |
| Jefferson | 7 | 242 |
| Ouachita | 3 | 208 |
| Iberia | 1 | 180 |
Caddo was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 24% of all affected workers with 375 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | 1 | 375 |
| Port Allen | 1 | 350 |
| New Orleans | 4 | 193 |
| Iberia | 1 | 180 |
| Monroe | 2 | 152 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Benteler Steel/Tube Manufacturing at its Shreveport facility, reporting 375 affected workers. Turner Industries - Pipe Fabrication followed with 350 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.