Louisiana Layoffs — May 2025
Employers in Louisiana filed 4 WARN Act notices in May 2025, impacting roughly 1,298 workers — representing a notable rise over April and up 1049% versus May 2024. The average filing covered 324 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 931 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 296 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 71 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 931 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 296 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 2 | 952 |
| Orleans | 1 | 296 |
| East Baton Rouge | 1 | 50 |
Jefferson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 73% of all affected workers with 952 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 2 | 1,177 |
| Waggaman | 1 | 71 |
| Baton Rouge | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | New Orleans | 881 | ||
| Syncom Space Services | New Orleans | 296 | ||
| Cornerstone Chemical | Waggaman | 71 | ||
| Roux 61 | Baton Rouge | 50 |
The single largest action involved Sodexo at its New Orleans facility, reporting 881 affected workers. Syncom Space Services followed with 296 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Louisiana labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.