Louisiana Layoffs — August 2024
Employers in Louisiana posted 1 WARN Act notices in August 2024, affecting an estimated 99 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July. The average filing covered 99 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 99 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 99 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ouachita | 1 | 99 |
Ouachita saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 99 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 1 | 99 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | Monroe | 99 |
The largest notice was filed by Sodexo at its Monroe facility, reporting 99 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.