Louisiana Layoffs — June 2020
Employers in Louisiana posted 11 WARN Act notices in June 2020, affecting an estimated 1,959 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May. The average filing covered 178 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 7 | 1,540 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 258 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 161 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,540 workers across 7 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 258 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu | 2 | 629 |
| Jefferson | 5 | 560 |
| Bossier | 1 | 347 |
| Saint Mary | 1 | 229 |
| East Baton Rouge | 1 | 161 |
Calcasieu was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 629 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | 1 | 441 |
| Bossier City | 1 | 347 |
| Charenton | 1 | 229 |
| New Orleans | 3 | 225 |
| Harvey | 1 | 197 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Auberge Casino Resort | Lake Charles | 441 | ||
| Margaritaville Resort Casino | Bossier City | 347 | ||
| Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel | Charenton | 229 | ||
| Boomtown New Orleans | Harvey | 197 | ||
| Georgia-Pacific Wood | Dequincy | 188 | ||
| L'Auberge Casino Hotel | Baton Rouge | 161 | ||
| Xanitos | Metairie | 138 | ||
| The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center | New Orleans | 132 | ||
| NAPA Auto Parts Distribution Center | New Orleans | 70 | ||
| Hilton | Shreveport | 33 | ||
| The Freeman | New Orleans | 23 |
The largest notice was filed by L'Auberge Casino Resort at its Lake Charles facility, reporting 441 affected workers. Margaritaville Resort Casino followed with 347 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.