Louisiana Layoffs — March 2022
Employers in Louisiana recorded 1 WARN Act notices in March 2022, covering approximately 79 workers — marking a sharp increase from February and down 64% versus March 2021. The average filing covered 79 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 79 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 79 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ouachita | 1 | 79 |
Ouachita saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 79 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 1 | 79 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison Healthcare Food Services | Monroe | 79 |
Leading the list was Morrison Healthcare Food Services at its Monroe facility, reporting 79 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect 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.