Louisiana Layoffs — September 2023
Employers in Louisiana reported 6 WARN Act notices in September 2023, displacing an estimated 340 workers and up 162% versus September 2022. The average filing covered 57 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 191 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 149 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 191 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 149 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Webster | 3 | 149 |
| Rapides | 1 | 79 |
| Caddo | 1 | 61 |
| Calcasieu | 1 | 51 |
Webster bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 44% of all affected workers with 149 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sarepta | 3 | 149 |
| Alexandria | 1 | 79 |
| Shreveport | 1 | 61 |
| Lake Charles | 1 | 51 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark | Alexandria | 79 | ||
| Teijin Automotive Technologies | Sarepta | 73 | ||
| Teijin Automotive Technologies *Update | Sarepta | 70 | ||
| Aramark | Shreveport | 61 | ||
| Aramark | Lake Charles | 51 | ||
| Teijin Automotive Technologies | Sarepta | 6 |
The most significant filing came from Aramark at its Alexandria facility, reporting 79 affected workers. Teijin Automotive Technologies followed with 73 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Louisiana labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.