Louisiana Layoffs — July 2014
Employers in Louisiana recorded 4 WARN Act notices in July 2014, covering approximately 196 workers — marking a decline from June and down 58% versus July 2013. The average filing covered 49 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1 | 126 |
| Transportation | 1 | 45 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 21 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 4 |
The Construction sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 126 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Transportation reported 45 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| West Baton Rouge | 1 | 126 |
| Pointe Coupee | 1 | 45 |
| Saint Charles | 1 | 21 |
| Saint Mary | 1 | 4 |
West Baton Rouge bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 64% of all affected workers with 126 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Addis | 1 | 126 |
| Livonia | 1 | 45 |
| St. Rose | 1 | 21 |
| Morgan City | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB&I Addis Shop | Addis | 126 | ||
| Professional Transportation | Livonia | 45 | ||
| St. Rose Nursery | St. Rose | 21 | ||
| McDermott | Morgan City | 4 |
Leading the list was CB&I Addis Shop at its Addis facility, reporting 126 affected workers. Professional Transportation followed with 45 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Louisiana, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.