Louisiana Layoffs — September 2024
Employers in Louisiana filed 3 WARN Act notices in September 2024, impacting roughly 110 workers — representing a notable rise over August and down 68% versus September 2023. The average filing covered 37 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 106 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 3 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 1 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 106 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 3 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bossier | 1 | 106 |
| Madison Parish | 1 | 3 |
| Richmond Parish | 1 | 1 |
Bossier bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 96% of all affected workers with 106 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bossier City | 1 | 106 |
| Madison | 1 | 3 |
| Richmond | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Williams | Bossier City | 106 | ||
| Lost Boys Interactive | Madison | 3 | ||
| Kaleo | Richmond | 1 |
The single largest action involved Young Williams at its Bossier City facility, reporting 106 affected workers. Lost Boys Interactive followed with 3 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.