Louisiana Layoffs — March 2021
Employers in Louisiana filed 3 WARN Act notices in March 2021, impacting roughly 222 workers and down 97% versus March 2020. The average filing covered 74 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 2 | 122 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 100 |
The Education sector led the way in workforce reductions with 122 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 100 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Tammany | 1 | 100 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 65 |
| Madison | 1 | 57 |
Saint Tammany saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 100 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madisonville | 1 | 100 |
| New Orleans | 1 | 65 |
| Tallulah | 1 | 57 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcosa Marine Products | Madisonville | 100 | ||
| Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep | New Orleans | 65 | ||
| University View Academy at Tallulah Charter School | Tallulah | 57 |
The single largest action involved Arcosa Marine Products at its Madisonville facility, reporting 100 affected workers. Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep followed with 65 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Education 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.