Louisiana Layoffs — April 2025
Employers in Louisiana posted 3 WARN Act notices in April 2025, affecting an estimated 498 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to March and up 98% versus April 2024. The average filing covered 166 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 2 | 424 |
| Transportation | 1 | 74 |
The Education sector saw the heaviest impact with 424 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Transportation reported 74 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 2 | 424 |
| East Baton Rouge | 1 | 74 |
Jefferson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 85% of all affected workers with 424 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 2 | 424 |
| Baton Rouge | 1 | 74 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEA Southern Louisiana | New Orleans | 212 | ||
| IDEA Public Schools | New Orleans | 212 | ||
| Federal Express Corporation (BTRA Facility) | Baton Rouge | 74 |
The largest notice was filed by IDEA Southern Louisiana at its New Orleans facility, reporting 212 affected workers. IDEA Public Schools followed with 212 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Louisiana labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Education 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.