Louisiana Layoffs — May 2020
Employers in Louisiana filed 14 WARN Act notices in May 2020, impacting roughly 2,655 workers — representing a notable rise over April and up 249% versus May 2019. The average filing covered 190 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 13 | 2,550 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 105 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 2,550 workers across 13 notices. In a parallel development, Mining & Energy reported 105 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 8 | 1,007 |
| Caddo | 1 | 414 |
| Calcasieu | 1 | 354 |
| Bossier | 1 | 349 |
| Saint Landry | 1 | 246 |
Jefferson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 1,007 workers across 8 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 6 | 582 |
| Kenner | 2 | 425 |
| Shreveport | 1 | 414 |
| Vinton | 1 | 354 |
| Bossier City | 1 | 349 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Sam's Town Hotel & Casino at its Shreveport facility, reporting 414 affected workers. Delta Downs Racetrack Casino and Hotel followed with 354 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.