Louisiana Layoffs — August 2007
Employers in Louisiana submitted 2 WARN Act notices in August 2007, putting at risk an estimated 95 workers — down from July. The average filing covered 48 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 50 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 45 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 50 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 45 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 50 |
| Ouachita | 1 | 45 |
Jefferson felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 50 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 1 | 50 |
| Houston | 1 | 45 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Jordan Iron Works | New Orleans | 50 | ||
| Aegis Mortgage | Houston | 45 |
Topping the list was East Jordan Iron Works at its New Orleans facility, reporting 50 affected workers. Aegis Mortgage followed with 45 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight 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.