Louisiana Layoffs — February 2019
Employers in Louisiana posted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2019, affecting an estimated 582 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and up 114% versus February 2018. The average filing covered 291 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 582 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 582 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 2 | 582 |
Lafayette absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 582 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 2 | 582 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wal-Mart Store #534 | Lafayette | 291 | ||
| Walmart | Lafayette | 291 |
The largest notice was filed by Wal-Mart Store #534 at its Lafayette facility, reporting 291 affected workers. Walmart followed with 291 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.