Louisiana Layoffs — October 2021
Employers in Louisiana posted 3 WARN Act notices in October 2021, affecting an estimated 164 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to September and up 38% versus October 2020. The average filing covered 55 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 60 |
| Utilities | 1 | 54 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 50 |
The Other sector saw the heaviest impact with 60 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Utilities reported 54 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 2 | 110 |
| De Soto | 1 | 54 |
Jefferson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 110 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 2 | 110 |
| Mansfield | 1 | 54 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odle Management Group | New Orleans | 60 | ||
| Cleco Dolet Hills Power Station | Mansfield | 54 | ||
| Odle Management Group | New Orleans | 50 |
The largest notice was filed by Odle Management Group at its New Orleans facility, reporting 60 affected workers. Cleco Dolet Hills Power Station followed with 54 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Other 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.