Louisiana Layoffs — December 2016
Employers in Louisiana posted 4 WARN Act notices in December 2016, affecting an estimated 315 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November and up 74% versus December 2015. The average filing covered 79 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 3 | 210 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 105 |
The Mining & Energy sector saw the heaviest impact with 210 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 105 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 2 | 132 |
| Rapides | 1 | 105 |
| Caddo | 1 | 78 |
Lafayette was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 132 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Broussard | 1 | 116 |
| Alexandria | 1 | 105 |
| Shreveport | 1 | 78 |
| Lafayette | 1 | 16 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Cor Marine | Broussard | 116 | ||
| Union Tank Car | Alexandria | 105 | ||
| ARKLATEX Energy Services | Shreveport | 78 | ||
| Freeport-McMoran Oil & Gas | Lafayette | 16 |
The largest notice was filed by Deep Cor Marine at its Broussard facility, reporting 116 affected workers. Union Tank Car followed with 105 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.