Louisiana Layoffs — January 2026, Week 4
Employers in Louisiana submitted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 4, putting at risk an estimated 605 workers. The average filing covered 302 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
605
Workers Affected
302
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Louisiana (DOL/BLS)
4.2%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
1,232
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
0.39%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 45 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 45 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denka Performance Elastomer | LaPlace | 560 | ||
| Denka Performance Elastomer | LaPlace | 45 |
Topping the list was Denka Performance Elastomer at its LaPlace facility, reporting 560 affected workers. Denka Performance Elastomer followed with 45 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Louisiana for Week 4 of January 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full January report for Louisiana.