Louisiana Layoffs — February 2024
Employers in Louisiana posted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2024, affecting an estimated 103 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and down 62% versus February 2023. The average filing covered 52 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 63 |
| Construction | 1 | 40 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector saw the heaviest impact with 63 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Construction reported 40 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 63 |
| Saint Tammany | 1 | 40 |
Jefferson felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 63 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 1 | 63 |
| Mandeville | 1 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Queen Steamboat Operating | New Orleans | 63 | ||
| ADT Solar | Mandeville | 40 |
The largest notice was filed by American Queen Steamboat Operating at its New Orleans facility, reporting 63 affected workers. ADT Solar followed with 40 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Louisiana, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Arts & Entertainment 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.