Louisiana Layoffs — January 2026, Week 4
Employers in Louisiana recorded 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 4, covering approximately 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)
4.4%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
1,281
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
0.33%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 605 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 605 workers across 2 notices.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denka Performance Elastomer | LaPlace | 560 | ||
| Denka Performance Elastomer | LaPlace | 45 |
Leading 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.