Louisiana Layoffs — January 2025
Employers in Louisiana reported 1 WARN Act notices in January 2025, displacing an estimated 107 workers and down 40% versus January 2024. The average filing covered 107 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 107 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 107 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Caddo | 1 | 107 |
Caddo was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 107 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | 1 | 107 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Eddy’s Laboratories | Shreveport | 107 |
The most significant filing came from Dr. Eddy’s Laboratories at its Shreveport facility, reporting 107 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.