Louisiana Layoffs — April 2011
Employers in Louisiana submitted 2 WARN Act notices in April 2011, putting at risk an estimated 7 workers — down from March and down 99% versus April 2010. The average filing covered 4 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 6 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 6 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Professional Services reported 1 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 6 |
Jefferson saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 86% of all affected workers with 6 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 1 | 6 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin | New Orleans | 6 | ||
| Areva NP | 1 |
Topping the list was Lockheed Martin at its New Orleans facility, reporting 6 affected workers. Areva NP followed with 1 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.