Louisiana Layoffs — March 2019
Employers in Louisiana reported 3 WARN Act notices in March 2019, displacing an estimated 323 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and up 91% versus March 2018. The average filing covered 108 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 130 |
| Other | 1 | 127 |
| Utilities | 1 | 66 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 130 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Other reported 127 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge | 2 | 193 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 130 |
East Baton Rouge absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 193 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 2 | 193 |
| Kenner | 1 | 130 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Air Ventures II | Kenner | 130 | ||
| National General Management | Baton Rouge | 127 | ||
| Entergy LA Station | Baton Rouge | 66 |
The most significant filing came from New Orleans Air Ventures II at its Kenner facility, reporting 130 affected workers. National General Management followed with 127 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate 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.