Louisiana Layoffs — August 2024
Employers in Louisiana logged 1 WARN Act notices in August 2024, involving roughly 99 workers — falling below July. The average filing covered 99 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 99 |
The Accommodation & Food sector dominated layoff filings with 99 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ouachita | 1 | 99 |
Ouachita absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 99 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 1 | 99 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | Monroe | 99 |
The biggest impact was at Sodexo at its Monroe facility, reporting 99 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.