Louisiana Layoffs — May 2011
Employers in Louisiana reported 2 WARN Act notices in May 2011, displacing an estimated 151 workers — signaling an acceleration from April and down 45% versus May 2010. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 149 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 2 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 149 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 2 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 149 |
| Caddo | 1 | 2 |
Washington felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 99% of all affected workers with 149 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bogalusa | 1 | 149 |
| Shreveport | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitel Operating | Bogalusa | 149 | ||
| Flextronics Americas | Shreveport | 2 |
The most significant filing came from Sitel Operating at its Bogalusa facility, reporting 149 affected workers. Flextronics Americas followed with 2 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.