Louisiana Layoffs — March 2024
Employers in Louisiana reported 2 WARN Act notices in March 2024, displacing an estimated 613 workers — signaling an acceleration from February and up 214% versus March 2023. The average filing covered 306 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 434 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 179 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 434 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Information & Technology reported 179 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 434 |
| Caddo | 1 | 179 |
Jefferson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 434 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 1 | 434 |
| Shreveport | 1 | 179 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo, Inc. and Affiliates Tulane University | New Orleans | 434 | ||
| ABM Healthcare Support SVS | Shreveport | 179 |
The most significant filing came from Sodexo, Inc. and Affiliates Tulane University at its New Orleans facility, reporting 434 affected workers. ABM Healthcare Support SVS followed with 179 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Louisiana labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Accommodation & Food 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.