Louisiana Layoffs — February 2016
Employers in Louisiana submitted 1 WARN Act notices in February 2016, putting at risk an estimated 50 workers — down from January and down 96% versus February 2015. The average filing covered 50 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 50 |
The Mining & Energy sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 50 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 50 |
Jefferson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 50 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmerich & Payne, Inc H&P Rig 105 | New Orleans | 50 |
Topping the list was Helmerich & Payne, Inc H&P Rig 105 at its New Orleans facility, reporting 50 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Louisiana, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Mining & Energy 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.