Louisiana Layoffs — December 2014
Employers in Louisiana logged 2 WARN Act notices in December 2014, involving roughly 381 workers — falling below November and up 376% versus December 2013. The average filing covered 190 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 215 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 166 |
The Transportation sector dominated layoff filings with 215 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Healthcare reported 166 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint James | 1 | 215 |
| Rapides | 1 | 166 |
Saint James bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 215 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Convent | 1 | 215 |
| Alexandria | 1 | 166 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. James Stevedoring Partners | Convent | 215 | ||
| Community Development Institute Head Start - Rapides Parish | Alexandria | 166 |
The biggest impact was at St. James Stevedoring Partners at its Convent facility, reporting 215 affected workers. Community Development Institute Head Start - Rapides Parish followed with 166 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.