Louisiana Layoffs — August 2013
Employers in Louisiana submitted 5 WARN Act notices in August 2013, putting at risk an estimated 317 workers — down from July and up 2164% versus August 2012. The average filing covered 63 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1 | 157 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 100 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 60 |
The Construction sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 157 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 100 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Webster | 1 | 157 |
| Saint Mary | 2 | 98 |
| Ouachita | 1 | 60 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 2 |
Webster absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 157 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sibley | 1 | 157 |
| Morgan City | 2 | 98 |
| Monroe | 1 | 60 |
| New Orleans | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazer Construction | Sibley | 157 | ||
| McDermott International | Morgan City | 94 | ||
| Accent Marketing | Monroe | 60 | ||
| McDermott International | Morgan City | 4 | ||
| Lockheed Martin | New Orleans | 2 |
Topping the list was Blazer Construction at its Sibley facility, reporting 157 affected workers. McDermott International followed with 94 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Construction 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.