Louisiana Layoffs — May 2024
Employers in Louisiana reported 1 WARN Act notices in May 2024, displacing an estimated 113 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and up 113% versus May 2023. The average filing covered 113 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 113 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 113 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge | 1 | 113 |
East Baton Rouge absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 113 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 1 | 113 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellpath | Baton Rouge | 113 |
The most significant filing came from Wellpath at its Baton Rouge facility, reporting 113 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.