Employers in Louisiana submitted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2011, putting at risk an estimated 151 workers — up substantially from April and down 45% versus May 2010. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 149 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 2 |
The Professional Services sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 149 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 2 workers.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 149 |
| Caddo | 1 | 2 |
Washington bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 99% of all affected workers with 149 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bogalusa | 1 | 149 |
| Shreveport | 1 | 2 |
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitel Operating Corp | Bogalusa | 149 | 2011-05-17 | |
| Flextronics Americas | Shreveport | 2 | 2011-05-25 |
Topping the list was Sitel Operating Corp at its Bogalusa facility, reporting 149 affected workers. Flextronics Americas followed with 2 workers.
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight 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.
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