Louisiana Layoffs — March 2023
Employers in Louisiana reported 1 WARN Act notices in March 2023, displacing an estimated 195 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and up 147% versus March 2022. The average filing covered 195 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 195 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 195 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge | 1 | 195 |
East Baton Rouge saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 195 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 1 | 195 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison Healthcare | Baton Rouge | 195 |
The most significant filing came from Morrison Healthcare at its Baton Rouge facility, reporting 195 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.