Louisiana Layoffs — August 2020
Employers in Louisiana recorded 7 WARN Act notices in August 2020, covering approximately 1,397 workers — marking a decline from July and up 187% versus August 2019. The average filing covered 200 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 861 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 498 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 38 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 861 workers across 4 notices. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 498 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 3 | 536 |
| Caddo | 1 | 420 |
| East Baton Rouge | 2 | 375 |
| Saint Tammany | 1 | 66 |
Jefferson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 536 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | 1 | 420 |
| Baton Rouge | 2 | 375 |
| Kenner | 1 | 301 |
| New Orleans | 2 | 235 |
| Madisonville | 1 | 66 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libbey | Shreveport | 420 | ||
| HMS Host | Kenner | 301 | ||
| Stupp | Baton Rouge | 300 | ||
| Hotel Monteleone | New Orleans | 197 | ||
| Stupp Coatings | Baton Rouge | 75 | ||
| Arcosa Marine Products | Madisonville | 66 | ||
| Stellar HLL MSY Venture | New Orleans | 38 |
Leading the list was Libbey at its Shreveport facility, reporting 420 affected workers. HMS Host followed with 301 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect 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.